Career First
Then the Plan
Career CCI audits for districts, LOCK IN worktexts for grades 6–12, P.O.W.E.R. family sessions, community college completion support, and essay review. In English and Spanish.
“This collaboration has become a trusted part of the school’s college-going culture.”
For teens still finding their direction, and the parents cheering them on.
For Districts & Schools →Career CCI audits, a 6th–12th grade sequence, and bilingual family sessions.
For Businesses & Agencies →Employee benefits and partnerships with agencies already serving students.
For Community Colleges →A path from local high schools to your campus, plus help keeping students enrolled.
Working alongside
- Campbell Union School District
- Gilroy Unified School District
- Morgan Hill Unified School District
- Salinas Union High School District
- CSU Monterey Bay Talent Search
- Hartnell Upward Bound
- Monterey County Office of Education
Every student should have a written plan
The path comes first. College is one road to it
We stay with students and families after college night, until the plan is done and the student launches
Seven routes, never ranked.
When School Doesn’t Feel Like It Leads Anywhere
Many students can’t see where their classes lead, so motivation drops and choices get made late. When a student finds work they care about, the plan gets easier for everyone at home.
Three Steps to a Written Plan
- 1Find the directionCareer interests first, then every route side by side.
- 2Build the planClasses, applications, and the money, written down in plain language.
- 3Stay with itCheck-ins until the student launches.
A Worktext for Every Road
Teach the rhythm once, in Book 1, and it carries every book.
Aligned worktexts for students and families. We personalize every edition for the school or program using it.
What We Do
From middle school through community college, for districts, colleges, and families.
01
Career CCI Audit & Build
Your team knows its students. We add a Career CCI audit, the state’s career readiness score, built from your own data. Our work lines up with Perkins V and CTEIG, the federal and state funding for career classes.
02
Family Pathway Activation
The P.O.W.E.R. Series: five bilingual sessions on Pathways, Opportunities, Workforce, Education, and Readiness, so families help build the plan.
03
6th–12th Career & College Sequence
Students explore careers first, then build the course plan and applications with our LOCK IN student worktexts.
04
Individual Family Meetings
One-on-one meetings with parents, in English or Spanish, to walk through their own student’s plan and next steps.
05
Community College Completion
A path from local high schools to your campus, then support that keeps students enrolled through a certificate, a degree, or a transfer.
06
Essay & Application Review
One-time expert review of college and scholarship applications, in English or Spanish, for students applying from high school or community college.
Families get the same approach one-on-one. See family coaching →
Families and Districts, in Their Own Words
Empowered fue un punto de inflexión para nuestra familia, guiando a nuestro hijo de la incertidumbre inicial a un camino claro y seguro en negocios y finanzas. Empowered fue coach y aliado de nuestro hijo y una guía confiable para nosotros como padres, siempre paciente, atento y claro.“Empowered was a turning point for our family. They guided our son from early uncertainty to a clear, confident path in business and finance.”
Empowered is a tremendous resource for districts looking to strengthen college admissions support and help students reach their post-secondary goals. Empowered helped us build a clear blueprint and practical toolkit.
The bilingual support made all the difference for our family. For the first time, we felt like someone was truly listening.
Empowered truly understands the admissions process and has deep knowledge of colleges nationwide. My son applied to schools we’d never heard of before, schools Empowered suggested we visit, and we loved them.
Empowered advising really works. One of my kids said they wouldn’t have gotten into college so easily without it. Another earned a full-tuition scholarship to Santa Clara University and credits Empowered’s help in refining their applications.
Empowered stepped in and made the process a pleasant one for both of us. They helped keep my son on schedule with deadlines and helped us navigate this complicated process with minimal stress.
Empowered cambió mi vida. Me aceptaron en mi primera opción con una beca completa de colegiatura y estoy convencido de que la solidez de mi solicitud marcó la diferencia.Questions We Hear First
What does it cost?
The first call is free. Essay Review is $249 and Application Review is $349. Coaching and district work are priced on the call, once we know what you need. If your district partners with us, family sessions are free.
Do you replace our counselor?
No. We work with your counselors and the tools your school already uses, such as CaliforniaColleges.edu.
Is this only for four-year college?
No. A four-year university, community college, career training, an apprenticeship, the military, or work can all lead to a good career. We plan for the one that fits.
Do you work in Spanish?
Yes. Calls, sessions, plans, and worktexts are available in English and Spanish.
What ages do you serve?
Middle school through community college. Students 13 and younger work with us only with a parent or another adult present.
Start with a 30-Minute Call
In English or Spanish, your choice.
Free. No sales pitch.
Book a Free CallSchools: Request the Free Career CCI Check →
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