Empower Yourself Ltd

Mission

The mission of Empower Yourself is to create critical thinkers and problem solvers for the 21st century economy. We inspire and train the next generation of under-resourced urban students for high-paying careers in sustainable growth industries where they will thrive.

We offer an academic curriculum and programs that focus on financial and economic literacy, life skills, and deep exploration in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Access to financial and STEM education is missing in schools in many urban Mass zip codes. Many children in urban areas don’t have the skills required for the new economy and families don’t have the resources to obtain them. There is an exposure deficit not only to STEM education but to teachers, mentors and professionals who represent and understand the pressing issues these communities face. These children are about to be left behind perpetuating cycles of poverty and significant lack of representation in these fields.

According to the Pew Research Center, nationwide, among employed adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher, African Americans comprise just 7% and Hispanics only 6% of the STEM workforce.

Empower Yourself provides resources and opportunities for young people in communities around Massachusetts like Brockton to close the gap.

Research affirms time and time again that access to quality, relevant education is the single most effective intervention in breaking cycles of poverty, crime and violence.

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