Career Exploration Academy

 

A five-month launchpad into the hospitality and tourism industry — for high school seniors and young adults ready to turn travel into a career.

Real industry exposure. Real mentorship. A real international capstone trip to Medellín and Cartagena, Colombia — where you'll learn directly from Afro-Colombian-owned hospitality businesses shaping the future of travel.

Get ready to unlock new opportunities and explore the world, one session at a time!

WHAT IS CEA?

Hospitality and tourism is a career. We'll show you how to build one.

Most students never hear that travel, hotels, events, and tourism make up one of the largest industries on the planet — or that there's a real, well-paying career path inside it. The Career Exploration Academy (CEA) changes that. Over five months, you'll get hands-on industry education, mentorship, and a passport-stamping experience that makes the classroom real.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Built for the next generation of travel leaders

•     High school seniors ready to explore what's next

•     Young adults up to age 25 exploring a career pivot or first step

•     Students curious about hospitality, tourism, events, or travel — no experience required

•     Anyone who believes travel can teach what a classroom can't

WHAT YOU GET?

Five months. One unforgettable capstone.

•     Structured hospitality & tourism industry education, built by LTL

•     Mentorship and exposure to real career paths in the travel industry

•     A trip to Medellín & Cartagena, Colombia July 2027

•     Guided visits with Afro-Colombian-owned hotels, tour companies, and hospitality businesses

•     A community of peers exploring the same path — and a lifelong LTL network

•     Scholarship and fundraising support available

WHY IT MATTERS

“Travel Is the School of Life.”

Hospitality and tourism is one of the most underrepresented career conversations in schools today — and one of the most global. CEA gives students a first-hand look at an industry built on connection, culture, and opportunity, with an experience that proves it's real: stamps in a passport, not just a certificate on a wall.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications open August 3, 2026

Spots in the Career Exploration Academy are limited. Here's how it works:

•     Submit your application by August 24, 2026

•     Complete a short interview with the LTL team

•     Accepted students are notified and matched with fundraising/scholarship support

Important Information:

  • Program fee: $5000 Includes:

    • All workshops and sessions

    • Workbooks

    • All travel expenses: accommodation, round-trip flights from Miami, ground transportation, activities, and meals.

  • Once selected, students will be required to pay a minimum $300 deposit

  • Students will be required to get to Miami Airport for departure for the trip

  • Program schedule:

  • Once you sign up, you will receive an email with detailed information about the program.

Space is limited!

Questions or concerns? Contact Bianca: bwillis@learningtolivemovement.com

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