Our Approach
Black Table Talk Mentoring Program (BTT) targets young girls who exhibit problematic behaviors, failing classes, and or those who would benefit from sisterhood relationships. Targeted audience: 6th-12th grade girls of color,
Journey to Knowledge :
Limited Conservatorship gives the conservator the legal right to make decisions for another adult, it is set up to support the needs of adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide for themselves. Disability has to be diagnosed prior to the disabled individual’s 18th birthday. Call 424-2912774
GHOSTED a mental health and resilience program for youth
Key Concepts
Through this program, students learn to:
- Combat stigma by normalizing mental health challenges
- Develop skills to talk about stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention
- Identify coping strategies to build resilience
- Access resources for help
This mental health and resilience program, for grades 8 to 10, is part of the Thriving Schools Resilience in School Environments (RISE) initiative. The program helps students normalize the conversation about mental health, break down the stigma associated with anxiety, depression, and anger, and lets them know they are not alone. Ghosted tells the story of 4 students navigating life in high school while learning to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Together, the students learn about the individual mental health challenges they are facing and what options they have for seeking help. They discover that although their identities and challenges are unique, they are not alone in their struggles.
Black Table Talk Mentoring
Become a Professional Supervised Visitation Monitor
Preparing for a Job Interview
Power of Advocacy
Human Trafficking Awareness
Developing a Limited Conservatorship
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Leadership Team
Gayle Gordon, Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Sheppard, Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Sheppard, Chief Financial Officer
Throughout Gayle Gordon’s life she has always had a heart for those who are deprived of a decent standard of living due to disabling conditions. Gordon founded Parent Alliance for Special Education in which she partnered with various other community-based organizations to provide education to parents of children with disabilities. She is also the founder -Chief Executive Officer of Empower Training Institute Inc., and the author of When you Die, Will I have to Push a Basket---a self-help book for parents.
Gordon has received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Springfield College School of Human Services and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Pepperdine University School of Education and Psychology. Gayle Gordon understands her purpose is to support and advocate for others, as she is the heart of Empower Training Institute Inc
Kevin Sheppard, Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Sheppard, Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Sheppard, Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Sheppard’s has been professionally trained in real estate, sales, financial management and marketing. He and his wife are co owners of A & K Vending Services. Sheppard currently works with companies, corporations and individuals to improve their vending services as well as mentoring new vending machine business owners and one day hopes to start a training program.
Kevin Sheppard’s’ background and passion has lead him to use his knowledge and experiences to helping Empower Training Institute Inc. to grow and learn the nuances of business and finance. He is definitely a leader who can see how things can be improved and rallies people to move forward to a better vision, while striving to work toward making his vision of providing an optimum services a reality. Kevin Sheppard is a visionary who has purpose and determination.
Nicole Utley, Secretary / Trainer
Kevin Sheppard, Chief Financial Officer
Nicole Utley, Secretary / Trainer
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