Since its inception in 1991, the NBMBAA Leaders of Tomorrow ®Program has mentored more than 8,000 talented youth aspiring to leadership roles in professional fields. The LOT® Program is a comprehensive programmatic approach for providing leadership development to high school students. The program is driven by mentoring across five developmental areas: Leadership, Financial Literacy, College Readiness, Career Preparation and Life Skills. The program offers participants resources, knowledge and opportunities in the way of mentoring relationships, scholarships, and internships.

The LOT themes listed below encompass the necessary life and soft skills needed to guide young people to become successful in their future vocational, financial, and academic interests. Problem solving, time management, self-confidence, positive attitude, and communication in individuals are essential skills that attribute to life-long success. The pillars below outlines the principles associated with each theme to help you plan your sessions.