About Us

Our Mission

We identify and train highly effective teachers to lead underperforming students in low-income schools to enroll in and graduate from college. 

To fulfill this mission, US Empowered teachers - or Program Directors - lead a three-year program for US Empowered Fellows that consists of a daily, in-school course; ongoing experiential conferences; and tailored, online support during the first year of college.  All elements of the US Empowered program collectively increase student achievement and ensure that Fellows enroll in and graduate from college.

Our alumni, equipped with new resources, best practices and collaborative networks of support, become college graduates and generational leaders advocating for higher education opportunities for all.

Our Vision

One day, every student in low-income America will have the opportunity to enroll in and graduate from college. We have seen what it takes to empower a student. Help us build our movement to empower a nation.

"It happened. I got a response back from three out of eight colleges I applied to. I was so happy; I actually cried. I felt like that was the first time in a long time that I was actually proud of myself - thanks US Empowered."

-Shala, Class of 2013