Circuit One is a student-led, problem-based learning experience. Our professionally trained facilitators present students with challenges and guide them through discussions, discovery and consensus building. Student groups then present their findings to their peers and the emPowerU Council.

emPowerU transforms into a new region of diverse communities. Students become citizens of these communities and serve in specific roles such as mayors, commissioners, and researchers. Each community has the task of discovering its biggest need and presenting that need to the student-led hearing. Communities then collaborate to discover ways to improve the region.

Students have the option to do a community service project where they examine their own community and come to consensus on an issue they would like to address. Students identify obstacles and brainstorm solutions. Once a plan is in place, students may apply for a competitive Jump Starter grant to help fund their project.