NXT LVL 25/26 APPLICATION

  • NXT LVL Digital Marketing Incubator

    Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 Cohort Application

  • The NXT LVL Digital Marketing Incubator, designed by TEC Leimert, is a competitive 12-week training program for emerging creatives, digital storytellers, and future brand strategists.

    The program equips young professionals with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship needed to thrive in today’s creative economy. Participants will gain real-world skills in:

    Content Creation
    Social Media Strategy
    Branding & Creative Storytelling
    Analytics & Campaign Development

    By the end of the program, participants will have built a creative strategy portfolio, gained industry exposure, and unlocked access to internship opportunities with leading companies.


    Application Completion Time: 20–30 minutes

    Deadline to Apply: September 2nd, 2025, at 11:59 PM

    Program Dates: September 16 – December 11, 2025

    Location: Hybrid (South LA + Virtual)

    Weekly Commitment: 4–6 hours/week

    Program Cost: Free

  • BASIC INFORMATION

    First things first: share your basic info so we know who you are!
  • Date Of Birth*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • In order to participate in this program, you must be either a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please select the option that best describes your status:*
  • Are you currently in school or a training program? (Your response will not affect your eligibility, it simply helps us understand how we can best support you)*
  • What is the highest level of education you have completed?*
  • Are you currently employed? (Your response will not affect your eligibility, it simply helps us understand how we can best support you)*
  • Please select your individual income bracket? (Your response will not affect your eligibility, it simply helps us understand how we can best support you)*

  • CAREER INTERESTS

    Share the areas you’re most interested in exploring professionally.
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  • Choose your top three (3) career interests?*
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  • Do you have access to a reliable computer? (Your response will not affect your eligibility, it simply helps us understand how we can best support you)*
  • Do you have access to reliable Wi-Fi? (Your response will not affect your eligibility, it simply helps us understand how we can best support you)*

  • CREATIVE PRACTICE

    We’d love to learn more about your creative practice and experience.
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  • Where do you usually find creative inspiration or industry trends? (Select All That Apply)*
  • Which platform do you currently use the most and feel the most fluent with? (Select All That Apply)*
  • How did you hear about NXT LVL?*
  • Are there any challenges that might impact your ability to fully participate? Select all that apply. (Your response will not affect your eligibility, it simply helps us understand how we can best support you)*

  • Program Commitment 
    NXT LVL is a 12-week program designed to give you real-world skills and mentorship while fitting into your schedule. On average, you’ll commit about 6 hours per week, shared between class time, flexible office hours, and independent work.

    Weekly Schedule
    Tuesdays: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Required Class Session)
    Thursdays: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Required Class Session)
    Saturdays: Office Hours (flexible scheduled time for extra support!)
    Homework: About 2 hours per week

    This setup gives you a balance of live instruction, hands-on practice, and personalized support while you grow your creative and professional skills.

  • Can you commit to the NXT LVL schedule and time commitment?*

  • Thank you for taking the time to apply! We can’t wait to support you and your creative journey. If accepted, the TEC Leimert team will be in touch with next steps. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out at admin@tecleimert.org

    Certification
    By submitting this application, I certify that the information I’ve provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I have no intention of misrepresenting myself.

    I understand that providing false information may result in my application being withdrawn.

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