What is the Empower Me Tour? FAQs

What is the UNCF Empower Me Tour?
The UNCF Empower Me Tour (EMT) was created to empower a movement among young people, motivating them toward academic excellence, personal responsibility and fiscal health through relevant program content and community engagement.

EMT engages young people at crucial life stages through college readiness, career success and financial literacy.

How much is the attendance fee?
The tour is free of charge.

Who can attend the event?

Target Audience:

  • Students grades 9-12
  • Graduating High School Seniors
  • Parents
  • Educators and the local community

What type of programming do you offer?

  • Financial education
  • College readiness
  • Career readiness
  • College completion
  • Self-empowerment

How do I register?
Simply click the registration tab on the event page for the event you wish to attend and fill in your information or register for EMT.

How can I register more than one person?
We ask that each person registers individually so that we can provide information that will assist in the journey of getting to and through college.

I am trying to register my student and myself with my email address, why won’t it work?
We ask that each person registers individually so that we can provide information that will assist in the journey of getting to and going through college.

What is the deadline to register for my city?
We ask that you register at least seven days before your tour date.

IMPORTANT: Do I need to have anything with me for college readiness?
 Please have with you a pen or pencil, notepad, electronic copies of your unofficial high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores, and a positive attitude.

IMPORTANT: Do I need to have anything with me for career readiness?
 Please have with you a pen or pencil, notepad, an electronic copy of your resume, and a positive attitude.  Please come in business attire.