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Empowering Young Men Ages 16-24 With Purpose, Vision, and Real-World Readiness
Path to Purpose: Leadership Program
Our Flagship Multi-Week Leadership Program for Young Men
The Empowr Path to Purpose Program is a customizable multi-week leadership development experience designed to help young men ages 16–24 uncover who they are, where they’re going, and how to get there. Grounded in a purpose-first framework, this dynamic program fosters leadership growth, identity development, and personal accountability for life beyond school.
Each week blends transformative coaching, peer accountability, and guided reflection to create a supportive, culturally relevant environment. Participants engage in goal-setting exercises, design a career and financial roadmap, and articulate a personal vision that drives them forward. This journey builds a strong brotherhood and equips participants with leadership skills that last a lifetime.
What Your Organization Gains:
- A proven, youth-led leadership development model rooted in identity, habits, and future vision
- A partner who understands the lived experience of underserved and justice-involved young men
- Customizable programming that adapts to your organization’s goals, from short-term intensives to full semester-long support
- Measurable outcomes through attendance tracking, submitted assignments, and facilitator feedback
What Students Walk Away With:
- A clear sense of purpose and personal direction
- A practical, actionable vision for their career and financial future
- A strong accountability network through peer triads and mentorship
- A leadership toolkit of life skills: self-discipline, money mindset, and goal execution
Rapid Impact: Full Day Intensive
A High-Impact 1–3 Day Experience That Sparks
Purpose and Direction
The Empowr Purpose Jumpstart is a short-term, in-person experience designed to engage even the hardest-to-reach young men. Over 1 to 3 action-packed days, students explore identity, discipline, and vision through relatable coaching, hands-on activities, and structured reflection.
Tailored for school enrichment days, youth summits, and reentry engagement, this intensive helps students reset their mindset and take ownership of their future—with no long-term commitment required from your team.
What Your Organization Gains:
- A fully led, done-for-you experience—Empowr handles curriculum, facilitation, and engagement.
- Immediate student connection and participation—even with resistant or underserved youth
- Alignment with SEL, workforce readiness, and behavioral re-engagement goals
- Summary reports on attendance, participation, and student feedback
What Students Walk Away With:
- A personal vision plan tied to their values and goals
- Increased self-awareness and internal motivation
- A structured habit plan they can start using right away
- A certificate of completion and a meaningful, emotional breakthrough moment
High-Impact Virtual Workshops
Flexible, Results-Driven Sessions That
Equip Young Men for Real Life
The Empowr Purpose Lab Series delivers high-energy, facilitator-led workshops that help young men develop clarity, discipline, and direction—without the logistical challenges of in-person programming. Each session is built around a core outcome, like purpose, financial mapping, or vision planning, and integrates reflection, group coaching, and actionable tools.
Whether delivered as a 4-part monthly series or embedded into your ongoing youth programming, these virtual labs help you meet your goals while engaging students in a format that fits your team’s schedule and budget.
What Your Organization Gains:
- A high-impact experience without the cost or complexity of in-person programming
- Customizable workshop tracks tailored to your program’s focus and calendar
- Engagement with youth who are disconnected, underserved, or navigating reentry
- Measurable growth outcomes and session-by-session reporting on attendance, interaction, and feedback
What Students Walk Away With:
- Tangible outcomes from every session (vision board, habit tracker, financial plan, etc.)
- A deeper understanding of self, purpose, and future opportunities
- Group coaching interactions that promote emotional safety and accountability
- Practical tools they can apply immediately—with or without follow-up programming
We Serve Youth Organizations
High Schools
“Male students are significantly more likely to disengage or drop out without purpose-driven intervention.”
Empowr partners with schools to re-engage young men through identity work, vision planning, and habit-building systems that lead to better attendance, behavior, and long-term direction.
Four Pillars That Help Young Men Build a Life of Purpose and Direction
Purpose & Identity Development
We start with the foundation: purpose. Through identity work, values exploration, and mindset coaching, students begin to understand who they are and what drives them. Using frameworks inspired by Jim Rohn, Stephen Covey, and Napoleon Hill, they build internal discipline, develop long-term vision, and begin taking ownership of their choices.
Career Vision & Readiness
We go beyond job prep. Yes, students learn how to build resumes, prepare for interviews, and navigate workplace expectations—but more importantly, they develop a personal career vision. We help them map out where they’re going and why, so they’re not just employable—they’re invested in their future.
Financial Literacy & Life Design
Students learn the fundamentals of money: budgeting, saving, credit, and smart decision-making. Then we take it further—introducing them to lifestyle planning, cost-of-living projections, and income mapping. We also offer early exposure to tools like bitcoin, digital finance, and future-focused trends so they’re not just stable—they’re strategic.
Entrepreneurship & Ownership
For young men ready to build something of their own, we introduce core entrepreneurial thinking. Students develop a one-page business plan, explore personal branding, and learn how to turn ideas into action. Whether they launch a side hustle or shift how they see themselves, they walk away more confident and resourceful.
- Founder's Story -
Growing up in the Bronx, I saw firsthand the barriers that keep too many young men stuck—lack of mentorship, limited access to guidance, and the pressure to survive instead of thrive. I dropped out of high school. But through mentorship, faith, and relentless personal development, I found a path forward.
Today, as a father, educator, and founder of Empowr Academy, I’ve committed my life to helping young men—especially those from underserved communities—build lives rooted in purpose, structure, and long-term success. I know what it takes, because I’ve lived it. And I built this academy for them.
Empowr Academy is more than a program—it’s a strategic solution for organizations that serve young men ages 16–24. We help your students gain the clarity, discipline, and tools they need to succeed in life—not just in your program.
Whether you’re trying to boost retention, improve post-program outcomes, or re-engage disconnected youth, we’re here to help you move the needle—with a system that’s been tested, trusted, and transformational.
“I’ve worked with over 10,000 young adults across schools, nonprofits, and mentorship programs—and I’ve seen exactly what young men need to grow, engage, and succeed.”
- Joel Cabrera (Founder, Empowr)