Summer Credit Recovery Program - During this eight-week program each summer, EYI provides support to youths who have failed courses and are behind in graduation credits. Research shows those who don't graduate with their class drop out at a much higher rate than peers who graduate on time, so the support our program provides is critical. EYI staff, mentors, and tutors assist students as they take previously failed courses using Edgenuity, an online credit recovery program. In addition, EYI teaches life skills, social-emotional skills, and employment readiness, and provides community outings (e.g., museums, Kernels games, college tours).

After-School Program - During the school year and during after-school hours (3:30-5:00 pm, M-F), EYI again provides support to students with their current school courses as well as teaching them good study skills and habits, life skills, social-emotional skills, and employment readiness. Rich community outings and experiences are again featured. Students in need also get EYI support in recovering previously failed credits using Edgenuity.

We offer aid in obtaining a high school diploma. This EYI program runs from 10:00 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday and 10:00 am to 1 pm on Fridays during the school year; however, EYI is flexible with schedules that conflict with this time frame and will arrange a schedule that works for the individual.

Empowering Youths of Iowa's services are holistic and individualized. EYI identifies each youth's needs, strengths, and preferences through a variety of means (one-on-one discussions, interest and ability surveys, interviews with and surveys of the youth's parent or guardian, and information from referring school staff) and in a variety of life's aspects:

• Academics
• Life Skills
• Social and Emotional Skills
• Employment Readiness

• Mentoring

• Quality Instruction, Guidance, and Enrichment Experiences Provided by EYI Staff in:
  
  • Academic Support
  • Life Skills
  • Social and Emotional Skills
  • Employment Readiness