"It's All About Empowerment"
We are dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices.
We are dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices.
At Empower Training Institute, our mission is to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations needed to thrive in their personal lives, professions, and communities.
As a private technical assistance center we are committed to delivering innovative, culturally responsive, and experiential education and resources that empowers learners to become leaders who promote safety, equity, and resilience in society.
Serving children and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, our Strengthening Families services focus on building protective factors and fostering long-term success. We empower families to create stable home environments, strengthen parenting skills, expa support networks, and prepare for future opportunities in higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Working alongside parents, schools, and community organizations in South Los Angeles, our programs raise awareness about trauma and its lasting effects on children. Empower Training Institute (ETI) and its partners provide trainings.
We recognize that every student is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and preferred ways of learning. That’s why we provide personalized learning experiences, incorporating multiple modalities to support individual needs, goals, and learning styles.
Business Formation included in Pathways to Entrepreneurship Courses
The Professional Supervised Visitation Monitor is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and to become professional supervised visitation monitors. This role involves overseeing visits between children and non-custodial parents, ensuring safety, and maintaining detailed records.
The course aligns with California's Standard 5.20, which mandates 24 hours of training for professional providers of supervised visitation services. The curriculum includes:
Balloon Artistry 101 is a hands-on creative course designed to teach students the art and business of professional balloon décor. Participants will explore design fundamentals and learn to create one-of-a-kind balloon columns, arches, and centerpieces for events, parties, and celebrations.
This course combines design theory, practical skills, and small-business basics — perfect for aspiring decorators, event planners, or entrepreneurs entering the event design industry.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Identify professional balloon types, tools, and materials.
Apply design principles such as color theory, proportion, and symmetry.
Construct balloon columns, arches, and centerpieces safely and creatively.
Design and execute custom, themed balloon décor for various events.
Present, photograph, and price balloon designs for clients
Snaxx Vending is a step-by-step course designed to help entrepreneurs confidently launch and grow a profitable vending business. Combining real-world case studies, practical tools, and interactive exercises, this manual covers everything from legal setup and product sourcing to securing prime locations, managing operations, and scaling for long-term success. Participants will complete the course with a customized mini business plan, ready to turn knowledge into action.
Lights, Camera, Action Photography course is designed for beginners who are passionate about photography and ready to turn their skills into a business. Students will learn how to choose a photography niche, build a starter portfolio, and set up the essential foundations of a professional business. The course covers practical steps such as selecting affordable equipment, pricing services, creating simple contracts, and managing expenses.
Marketing strategies will be introduced in an easy-to-follow way, focusing on building an online presence through social media, websites, and local networking. Students will also practice working with clients, learning how to plan sessions, make people feel comfortable, and deliver polished photos that exceed expectations.
By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence to book their first clients, a clear plan for growth, and the tools needed to begin building a sustainable photography business.
Balloon Artistry 102 is an advanced, project-based course that deepens students’ mastery of professional balloon décor and event styling. Building on the foundational skills from Balloon Design 101, this course explores large-scale installations, advanced design techniques, and the business strategies needed to succeed in the event décor industry. Students will gain hands-on experience designing and executing complex balloon structures while developing a professional portfolio that showcases their creativity and technical skill.
Through collaborative projects and real-world scenarios, participants will refine their artistry, learn to manage client expectations, and deliver professional-quality balloon décor for corporate events, weddings, and community celebrations.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
I.G.N.I.T.E.Me Coaching Course is designed to guide aspiring life coaches through the essential stages of personal transformation, professional development, and coaching mastery. Participants will explore self-awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, and ethical practice—building a strong foundation to empower others while deepening their own personal growth.
Through interactive learning, reflective practice, and real-world application, learners will gain the skills and confidence to coach effectively, ethically, and authentically.
Students will · Develop competent, self-aware, and ethically grounded life coaches.
· Foster personal growth as a foundation for professional success.
· Prepare learners for recognized pathways
· Equip participants with the tools to begin or enhance a coaching practice.
'Identify Growth, Naturally and Intententionally Through Empowerment"
Human Trafficking Awareness course equips girls in grades 6th through 12th with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognize, resist, and report human trafficking and exploitation. Through interactive learning, open dialogue, and empowering activities, we create a safe space where students can build awareness, strengthen boundaries, and become advocates for their own safety and the safety of others. We are committed to fostering resilience, promoting digital responsibility, and inspiring youth to take action in their communities to prevent trafficking.
Black Table Talk is designed for middle and high school girls. Meeting in small, supportive groups creating a safe and engaging space for:
With support from the County of Los Angeles 2nd Supervisorial District, and Los Angeles Unifed School District we’ve already begun making meaningful change:
Distributed joy and learning to 1st graders at Wilder Preparatory Charter School for our End of School Celebration, complete with toys and pizza for students and staff.
Raised awareness about the dangers of human trafficking among young girls, and expanded sessions to include parents and adult caregivers.
Built strong alliances with Nicole A. Utley Services, Al Wooten Jr. Youth Centerand received sponsorship from Making Choices Mentoring Program to amplify our reach and resources.
2025-2028 Strategic Plan
Year 1: Foundation & Execution
Goals: Expand private school framework
Key Actions:
• Review governance board & advisory council
• Apply for BPPE Exemption
Outcomes:
Governance structure in place
BPPE Exception approved
Year 2: Growth & Partnerships
Goals: Expand offerings & build collaborations
Key Actions:
• Add Parenting, ,Life Coaching, Workforce programs
• Build partnerships with courts, nonprofits, workforce boards
• Secure grant funding & scholarships
Outcomes:
3+ new programs launched
MOUs with partners
Grants/scholarships secured
Year 3: Expansion & Sustainability
Goals: Scale programs & ensure long-term impact
Key Actions:
• Develop certificate & diploma programs
• Establish regional hubs
• Build endowment fund
Outcomes:
Accredited certificate/diploma programs
Regional hubs established
GAYLE Gordon:
2025-2028 Strategic Plan
Year 1: Foundation & Execution
Goals: Expand private school framework
Key Actions:
• Review governance board & advisory council
• Apply for BPPE Exemption
Outcomes:
Governance structure in place
BPPE Exception approved
Year 2: Growth & Partnerships
Goals: Expand offerings & build collaborations
Key Actions:
• Add Parenting, ,Life Coaching, Workforce programs
• Build partnerships with courts, nonprofits, workforce boards
• Secure grant funding & scholarships
Outcomes:
3+ new programs launched
MOUs with partners
Grants/scholarships secured
Year 3: Expansion & Sustainability
Goals: Scale programs & ensure long-term impact
Key Actions:
• Develop certificate & diploma programs
• Establish regional hubs
• Build endowment fund
Outcomes:
Accredited certificate/diploma programs
Regional hubs established
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