* Projects with St. Petersburg Junior
College and the African American Youth Leadership Council programs
in 1999 and 2000. A career-planning program
introduced software development, systems networking, and technology
programs to young people.
* LTI received a grant to work with Florida A&M University to conduct surveys and
provide technology training to residents of the Jasmine Court
Public Housing Development in 2001-2002. Thirty residents participated,
received training in conducting surveys and were able to add
this On-The-Job Training to their resumes to seek employment
at one of the largest survey companies in the area.
* In 2001 LTI administered programs for the State of Florida Department of Juvenile
Justice
in cooperation with the YMCA and Starling Daycare School in Pinellas
County. This project entailed research, software development,
and computer-based programs.
* LTI coordinated with New Growth Community Development Corporation (a
faith-based organization) to train Welfare-to-Work recipients in Pinellas
County and provide IT services for their WorkNet program.
* New Growth Community Development Corporation and the Florida
Department of Education worked together to provide a GED and
English as a Second Language program. LTI provided information
technology and data program development services. LTI also created NGCDC
Corporate LOGO.
* US
Environment Protection Agency funded the LTI Access-to-Information
program through an Environmental Justice grant in 2001-2002.
The Greenwood
Community Health Resource Center, a free health clinic, partnered with
LTI to place a computer in the lobby of the center where an average
of 300 low-income youth and families visit on a monthly basis
to receive free health care. The computer provides easy access
to health and environmental information for all clients, patients
and visitors of the center.
* In 2002-2003 LTI and Clearwater Community Based Development Corporation provided job training
for thirty low-income residents. The City of Clearwater Community
Development Block Grant funded the program and again granted
funding for 2003-04. Florida A & M University (FAMU) partnered with Le'Azon
Technology Institute to provide Entrepreneurial classes. FAMU
Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce also operates a micro-lending
program that lends small businesses up to $500 for start-up capital.
While LTI does not provide direct lending to clients, Florida
A & M University provides these services that are available
to clients through this collaboration with the university.
* In 2005 LTI established an Economic Development and Community
Business Center in Clearwater with the support of the City of Clearwater to bring more economic opportunities
and resources to its residents.