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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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. Topics for our workshops include leadership, financial education, positive mental health, emotional intelligence, and teamwork. Empower Ualso aims to grow our participants network of professional mentors.
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.
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
EMPOWER U YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP.
Meet Mr. William Fisher - Financial Literacy Speaker for EmpowerU Academy.
Mr. Fisher is the Community Impact Officer for Coastal Credit Union, bringing over 30 years of experience in banking and financial education. For more than two decades, he has led financial literacy programs for youth, families, and underserved communities, teaching practical skills in budgeting, saving, credit building, and responsible banking.
Mr. Fisher’s passion for financial empowerment is rooted in helping young people avoid common financial pitfalls and prepare for life after high school. His extensive professional background, combined with his community outreach experience, makes him an exceptional guide for teens learning how money works and how to build a strong financial future.
Financial Literacy: Parts 1 & 2
Saturday, Nov 15 & Dec 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Guest Speaker Mr. William Fisher
We will be streaming live on the I Am DOPE and Bull City Bruins Facebook pages and the I am DOPE YouTube channel.
Join us Nov 15 for a free EmpowerU workshop with William Fisher, Community Impact Officer at Coastal Credit Union (23+ years). He’s helped families and youth build confidence with saving, budgeting, and credit—through practical, engaging lessons.
What your child (ages 11–18) will learn:
How to set goals, budget, and start saving smart
What credit is—and how to build it the right way
Everyday money habits that build confidence and options
FREE • In-person & Virtual (location/Zoom sent after registration)
Reserve your seat today for the Zoom link to attend our virtual conference room.
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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