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I Am DOPE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and depends on the financial support from businesses and individuals like you!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Empower U Purpose
The purpose of Empower U Leadership Academy is to nurture the interests of our youth participants. The Empower U curriculum is developed by an experienced professional in K-12 education to provide participants with tools for success.
Workshop Topics
Empower U Youth Workshops cover topics including leadership, financial education, positive mental health, emotional intelligence, and teamwork. Empower U also aims to grow our participants network of professional mentors.
Who We Serve
Empower U workshops are open to all middle- and high-school aged young people; participation in our sports program is not required. Please register ahead of the scheduled workshop and indicate if special needs accommodations are required.
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I Am DOPE with Grant Hill, Hall of Fame NBA player, and Jon Scheyer, Duke Men's Basketball Head Coach
I Am DOPE with Cori Hanky, Senior Manager at FILA
UPCOMING EMPOWER U ACADEMY EVENTS
UPCOMING EMPOWER U ACADEMY EVENTS
Leading Yourself & Others with Ms. Pamela Moncree
Saturday, Jan 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Build a High Performing Resume with Ms. Sade Smith Tillman
Saturday, Jan 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Empower U Workshops are back this January with two FREE sessions designed to help future leaders build confidence and real-world skills. On Saturday, January 3, Ms. Pam Moncree will guide teens on how to lead themselves and others, followed by Ms. Sade Smith Tillman on Saturday, January 10, who will walk teens through writing a high-performing resume. Participants will gain leadership skills, professional readiness, and tools that support their collegiate and career success — plus free breakfast is included.
📅 Saturday, Jan 3
🕙 10:00 AM – Empower U Workshop with Ms. Pamela Moncree, owner of three Chick-fil-A restaurants in Durham, speaking on how to lead yourself first, then lead others
📅 Saturday, Jan 10
🕙 10:00 AM – Empower U Workshop with Ms. Sade Smith Tillman on building and writing an effective resume
WAYS TO ATTEND
WAYS TO ATTEND
EmpowerU offers several options to attend our workshops. You can attend virtually via Zoom or watch Live Streams on our social media pages. Attend in-person at the location provided in the workshop summary.
I Am DOPE Leadership Academy x
Wall Street Juniors: Financial Literacy Workshop
I Am DOPE Leadership Academy x
Wall Street Juniors: Financial Literacy Workshop
THE I AM DOPE GOLD CIRCLE
THE I AM DOPE GOLD CIRCLE
LEADERSHIP SERIES: PART 1
LEADERSHIP SERIES: PART 1
Conflict Resolution 9/6/23
Conflict Resolution 9/6/23
Mr. William McKee, M.Ed., Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certified, Owner of McKee Mediation
CAREER PATHWAYS SERIES: PART 1
CAREER PATHWAYS SERIES: PART 1
Professional Sports 9/16/23
Professional Sports 9/16/23
Mr. Louis Thompson, CSCS, FMS Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Pistons
LIFE SKILLS SERIES: PART 1
LIFE SKILLS SERIES: PART 1
Dining Etiquette 9/30/23
Dining Etiquette 9/30/23
Ms. Jeanine Holland, Co-Owner & Business Manager of Sophisticated Catering, Inc.
LIFE SKILLS SERIES: PART 2
LIFE SKILLS SERIES: PART 2
Financial Literacy 10/28/23
Financial Literacy 10/28/23
Mr. Garrett Bibbs, Wall Street Juniors Community Outreach Educator.
LEADERSHIP SERIES: PART 2
LEADERSHIP SERIES: PART 2
Personal Branding 12/2/23
Personal Branding 12/2/23
Mr. Kevin Graves, SWG Consulting LLC.
Professional Athlete Management
PREVIOUS SPEAKER SESSION SUMMARIES
PREVIOUS SPEAKER SESSION SUMMARIES
Leadership Series Part 1 with Mr. William McKee, M.Ed.: Conflict Management
Leadership Series Part 1 with Mr. William McKee, M.Ed.: Conflict Management
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our Leadership Workshop on conflict resolution! Special gratitude to our exceptional guest speaker, Mr. William McKee, whose insightful talk on navigating conflicts was nothing short of phenomenal. Your wisdom and expertise have undoubtedly ignited a positive impact, empowering our young leaders with essential skills for fostering understanding and harmony. We would also like to thank Mr. Ben Free with Clergy4Cures for his work in making the event a success
If you missed the live event, you can still watch it on our FB and YT channels.
Career Pathways Series Part 1 with Mr. Louis Thompson: Professional Athletics
Career Pathways Series Part 1 with Mr. Louis Thompson: Professional Athletics
Special thanks to Mr. Louis Thompson for speaking to our group about his journey to the NBA. We especially appreciated his insights on the personal sacrifices he made, the work required to stay at the top of his game, and the differences that set the elite NBA players apart from the rest.
Life Skills Series Part 1 with Jeanine Holland: Dining Etiquette
Life Skills Series Part 1 with Jeanine Holland: Dining Etiquette
Did you know a gentleman should stand when a lady returns to the diner table? Special thanks to Ms. Jeanine Holland for speaking to our group about the importance of dining etiquette. Ms. Holland reveals how to navigate place settings as the meal progresses, know the type dish to expect by how the table is set, and the proper actions for common situations at the diner table.
Life Skills Series Part 2 with Wall Street Juniors: Financial Literacy
Life Skills Series Part 2 with Wall Street Juniors: Financial Literacy
Are you sure you can spot a wealthy person when you see one? Don't be so sure! Special thanks to Wall Street Juniors and Mr. Garrett Bibbs, WSJ Community Outreach Educator, for educating our group on the basics of personal finances. Set your personal wealth goals and learn what wealth really is.
Are you an accomplished professional in your field and interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with young people? Join the IAD Leadership Academy Golden Circle and be a guest speaker and help guide our teen participants to their bright futures. Please contact us at admin@iamdopenc.org.
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