We Offer
College and Career Bootcamp
Private Advisory Counseling
Workshop Speaker /Facilitator
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In-State College Tours
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Out-of-State College Tours
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Prices Vary based upon 1 time or continuous partnership as well as travel distance.
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Career Counseling
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College Application Completion
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Communication & Interviewing Skills
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Editing Essays
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Entrepreneurship Strategies
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Goal Setting/Accountability
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GPA Maintenance
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Interview Skills/Public Speaking Techniques
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Mental Health Awareness
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Recommendations
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Resume Development
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Scholarship & FASFA
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Study Strategies
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Time Management Strategies
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30-minute free consultation
3-Part Prep Bootcamp Program
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College Prep Series
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Workforce Prep Series
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Entrepreneurship Prep Series
Private Advisory Coaching Pricing Packages
BRONZE
Recommended for any student needing scholarship resources
GOLD
Recommended for any student applying for a college/trade/certification program
PREMIUM
Recommended for any student applying for a college/trade/certification program
PLATINUM
Recommended for ALL AGES seeking Workforce & Entrepreneurship Coaching
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Research and compile up to 50 Scholarships.
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3-months w/ a coach
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After 3 months(STUDENT WILL WORK INDEPENDENTLY)
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$999 (one-time fee)
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Research and complete 20-30 scholarships.
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Edit and revise 20-30 Essays for Scholarships
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Completion of 3 college applications w/ essay reviews
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Weekly 1-hour sessions & one 15 min check-in/week
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$2550 for 24 sessions/6 months
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Individualized plan
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Workbook: Zero Dollars to Full Scholarship
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Resume Building: (Search for Community Service and Leadership Opportunities
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Time management strategies
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Academic preparation (GPA tips, study strategies)
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Get up to 20 College Application Completions
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Edit and Revise All Common App Essays
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Locate and complete over 50 Scholarships.
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Edit and Revise Essays for Scholarships
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Weekly 1-hour sessions
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$10,000 (12-month plan)
Not paid upfront fee will be ($1,000/month)
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Customized Package based upon your need.
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15-minute consultation
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$50/hour
10% DISCOUNT FOR ACTIVE DUTY/RETIRED MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS
About
Empower With Words LLC
At Empower with Words Educational Services, our team believe that all students should be empowered and supported by identifying educational and career goals as they embark upon various life transitions. Empower with Words is dedicated to empowering high school students, young adults, and non-traditional students to find their passion to reach their full academic and career potentials through Unity, Integrity, and Accountability. We pour knowledge and facilitate the steps and tools needed to successfully navigate transitions from high school to college, trades, certifications, and to the workforce. Through our College Funding to Career Transition Program, we also provide individualized private advisory to ensure students are applying for scholarships that best fit their needs.
Meet
the Staff
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Shantel Nock is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empower With Words Educational Services. To alleviate feelings of stress and being overwhelmed with the college and scholarship planning processes, she established the organization to assist parents and students. She successfully provides strategies through individual coaching, group workshops, and college tours to students and their guardians to help them academically and financially navigate the college process.
To overcome poverty in a rural area, Shantel excelled in academics. This determination resulted in being a Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient. Through this scholarship, she was afforded the opportunity to receive both a bachelors and masters degree in the Health and Human Services field.
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Shantel is an International and Professional Public Speaker as well as a Leader of Toastmasters International Speaking Organization in Woodbridge, VA. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and an active servant and youth mentor within her church as well as Gavel Club facilitator of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Alexandria-Mt. Vernon Chapter.
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Adarn Mckoy
Adarn Mckoy serves as the current Programs Director of Empower With Words Educational Services. In this role, Adarn is responsible for leading and providing valuable strategies and innovation to each Department of Empower With Words College Prep; Private Coaching, College Tour, and Group Workshops.
She currently oversees the Student Intern Program. Since joining this organization, Adarn has demonstrated her leadership and organization roles in a diversity of settings and student age groups. Her attention to detail and ability to manage have allowed this organization to service more students.
Adarn earned an undergraduate degree in Government from George Mason University. She brings strong operational and strategic skills with a passion for children and embodies Empower With Words’ mission: helping young adults reach their full academic and career potential.
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Beyonnie Whitaker serves as the Public Relations Coordinator with Empower with Words Educational Services. In this role, Beyonnie coordinates with interns to ensure the vision, mission, and program serves are shared with community members.
Beyonnie earned her bachelors degree in public relations with a minor in management at Bridgewater State University. Her goal is to use marketing channels to share resources that can lead
children and their families on the path that's right for them.