Become a Program Director

How do I become a Program Director?

US Empowered accepts Program Director applications and inquiries year-round.

If you are interested in becoming a PD or learning more about US Empowered for the 2011-2012 school year, please note the following dates:

• November - December 2010: Informational roundtables by invitation only. If you are interested in attending one of our roundtable discussions, please contact us before October 1, 2010. You may also Nominate a PD.
  
• December 2010 - January 2011: Preliminary PD selection.
• February 2011: Partnership discussions between selected schools and US Empowered.
• March - April 2011: PD training, student recruitment, admission, and enrollment.
• August, 2012: US Empowered programming begins in your school. 

"US Empowered has allowed me to get to know my students and understand their challenges in a deeper way than I can as a classroom teacher. I am grateful for the opportunity it has given me to witness the incredible personal growth that Fellows experience as they go through the program."

-Natasha, Program Director