Building With HBCU Talent
Why We Build With HBCU Talent?
HBCUs have long produced leaders, builders, and innovators who shape culture, business, and technology—often without early access to the rooms where products are first built. LYT Labs changes that by placing HBCU talent directly inside the product-building process.
LYT Labs Tracks
Design Track
The Design Track supports the visual identity, interface design, and creative assets used across LYT. Participants work on UI elements, brand visuals, marketing assets, and design systems that support LYT’s product experience and public presence.
Participants develop portfolio-ready work used by LYT, strengthen design skills within a structured workflow, and gain experience contributing to a national technology product.
Development Support Track
The Development Support Track assists with front-end support, testing, documentation, and feature preparation for LYT. This role supports the engineering team without requiring advanced backend development experience.
Participants gain exposure to how LYT is built and maintained, learn how technical teams operate, and develop practical experience supporting platform functionality and feature rollout.
Content Track
The Content Track supports written, visual, and informational content used across LYT. Work includes platform documentation, onboarding materials, campaign content, and internal communications.
Participants build professional content tied directly to LYT, strengthen writing and media skills, and learn how content supports user engagement and platform clarity.
Operations & Strategy Track
The Operations & Strategy Track supports planning, documentation, coordination, and internal systems that keep LYT Labs and the broader LYT operation organized and effective.
Participants gain experience supporting company operations, learn how strategic decisions are executed, and build skills in organization, analysis, and internal communication.
Data & Research Track
The Data & Research Track supports analysis, research, and insight development related to LYT users, features, and ecosystem performance.
Participants develop applied research skills, contribute insights used by LYT leadership, and gain experience working with data to inform platform decisions.
Applying To LYT Labs
Step 1: Submit an Application
Step 2: Application Review & Interview
Step 2: Application Review & Interview
Complete the LYT Labs application form and select your preferred track: Design, Development Support, Content, or Operations & Strategy. Applicants must submit a resume and relevant work samples or coursework aligned to their chosen track.
Step 2: Application Review & Interview
Step 2: Application Review & Interview
Step 2: Application Review & Interview
Applications are reviewed for eligibility, skill alignment, and readiness to contribute. Selected applicants are invited to a structured virtual interview to review experience, expectations, availability, and program fit.
Step 3: Acceptance & Onboarding
Step 2: Application Review & Interview
Step 3: Acceptance & Onboarding
Accepted participants receive an official offer and program materials. Onboarding includes orientation, tool setup, policy acknowledgments, and assignment to a track before the cohort begins.
Applications Now Open
Applications for LYT Labs are now open. Apply now and help build what’s next.