For graduating high school students seeking college advice, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) provides students of color assistance connecting the dots post-graduation. Serving over 800 Milwaukee Public School students and awarding over five million in scholarships during last year’s stop in Wisconsin, UNCF is excited to return this fall. The Empower Me Tour (EMT) is a free college-and-career-readiness opportunity taking place in-person on Nov. 9th at 10:00 a.m., CST, at The Baird Center.

Created over 15 years ago by founding sponsor Wells Fargo, EMT is designed to inspire students to take control of their futures by pursuing a four-year college degree and graduating with an education that prepares them for robust life engagement and
successful careers. EMT was created to educate students and parents on financial literacy and help them understand how to financially support their college education. High school students attending EMT events will receive expert tips on college
preparation, the HBCU experience, and personal finances in addition to empowerment and personal branding advice. They will also have the opportunity to interview onsite during the event with select colleges for admissions and scholarships.