Fwd: Youth Programs -- Free college prep program (Robert L. Johnson Leadership Academy) at Roosevelt University

[Michael Johnson]

Subject: Free college prep program (Robert L. Johnson Leadership Academy)

Date: June 4, 2026 at 1:34:50 PM CDT

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I want to share a fantastic opportunity for high school students in Chicago: the Robert L. Johnson Leadership Academy (RJLA).

RJLA is a three-year leadership and career-readiness program for students ages 14–18, primarily from Chicago's South and West Sides. The program takes rising sophomores and juniors through two years of structured programming, culminating in a professional internship with a Chicago-based company or organization.

The program is built around two core components:

• Summer Institute – A week-long residential experience at Roosevelt University's downtown Chicago campus, featuring college-style coursework, professional development, and hands-on workshops with companies like Google and Cresa. The week closes with a group capstone project.

• Second Saturdays – Monthly half-day sessions held September through April, covering tutoring, mentoring, ACT prep, financial aid guidance, and career development workshops.

We are still accepting applications! The deadline is June 9, 2026.

To apply, students must submit:
• Application Form
• Recommendation Form
• Medical & Consent Form
• Participation Waiver Form

All forms are available and can be completed on the website below:

https://www.roosevelt.edu/rljla

Warm regards,

Aliyah