Our Local Changemaker Inititaives
Partnering with politicians and CEOs to empower other youth organizations related to education.
Neil for Congress Grant
In partnership with Neil Khot, CEO and candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (IL-8), Empowerment Through Education launched a microgrant program for Illinois-based organizations related to improving educational access (locally, nationally, or globally). We are giving over $4,000 dollars worth of microgrants to organizations.
Illinois Youth Fellowship Program
In partnership with State Representative Nabeela Syed, Empowerment Through Education has launched the Illinois Youth Fellowship Program inside their Youth Advisory Council. Youth organizations get mentored and sponsored by Empowerment Through Education and Rep. Syed's team. With a growing list of 13 interested organizations, this initiatives also gives the opportunity for organizations to recognized by the Illinois House of Representatives.
Bruce Leon/ETE Youth Leadership Fellowship
In partnership with Committeman and Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (IL-9) Bruce Leon, Empowerment Through Education has launched a fellowship for local District 9 and Illinois students interested in policy and education. This program gives students the opportunity to participate in learning more about political affairs and leadership.
National Youth Education Network
Empowerment Through Education is proud to announce that we are working on launching the National Youth Education Network. We are working with our chief mentor, the former CEO of 7/11 James Keyes, and 16 other professional mentors to help youth education focused organization across the nation get the mentorship, support, and sponsorship they need to turn their visions into realities helping solve educational disparities. With applicants already before our formal launch, we hope to grow into one of the largest youth-led education networks.
