Empower U

Our Mission

Empower U, in partnership with our community, provides specialized instruction and opportunities specific to employment and independent living skills necessary for young adults to live a purposeful and productive life.

See the 2023-24 Empower U school calendar.

Core Skills

• Adult Living Skills
• Community Participation
• Employability

Mission Implementation

• We provide opportunities to practice and learn skills on job sites and in the community.
• We provide instructional resources to meet young adults’ postsecondary vision in the areas of independent living, employment, and community participation.
• We are committed to empowering young adults to reach their maximum potential and to encourage self-advocacy.
• We provide opportunities and resources for young adults to communicate authentically, in all environments and advocate for their vision.
• We provide positive behavior intervention supports and social emotional learning.
• We are committed to partnering with families and collaborating with community supports and agencies.
• We are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all young adults.
• We are committed to improving outcomes for all students through continuous improvement and implementing a system of supports.