STRENGTHENING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY BY EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SKILLS AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
IEG, Inc. is committed to serving youth and adults in the NE Corridor of Denver by helping them overcome their barriers to economic empowerment through education assistance.
EMPLOYMENT
IEG, Inc. is committed to provide the community with employment services through our career development program based off of your individualized empowerment plan.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IEG, Inc. is committed to provide the community with an entrepreneurship boot camp for individuals who demonstrate the aptitude and desire to start their own business.
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Impact Educators and Empowerment Scholars of the Month
Cases of Success
Any student who has been fortunate enough to attend a school where Yoland Greer has served knows that high expectations, joy, and equity for ALL students are a trademark of her leadership style. As a Denver native, who attended and served schools across Near Northeast, Far Northwest, Southeast, Greeley, Castle Rock, and now Aurora, Mrs. Greer has made her impact felt throughout our state’s educational system. After an incredibly challenging and triumphant effort leading to help de-track a local school in Denver…
YOLANDA GREERAurora Public Schools / Elevate U Consulting
Lead Teacher and Speech and Debate Coach Brian Jackson has been a consistent positive presence in the lives of hundreds of our students, both in DPS and the Cherry Creek School district. As an incredibly, warm and demanding teacher with high expectations, Brian exceeds in guiding young scholars in reaching proficiency in English literacy, with a specialized skill in culturally responsive reading strategies and supporting English Language Learners. While Mr. Jackson continues to grow in his school leadership studies at the University of Denver, he pushes his students, “to see themselves in the great role models of color that are on the walls in my classroom…
BRIAN JACKSONManual High School
Student Voice is one of the most powerful elements of school improvement when utilized and leveraged to make educational enhancements in a school or school system. This past fall student leaders Ariel Box and Khaaliq Stevenson used their voices to mobilize their school community and student body to advocate for equity and expectations in college programming. “We know students look up to us. Our parents have taught us to use our voices responsibly and to speak up when we think it’s important. When we came back to school at the beginning of the school-year we found out that we didn’t have counselors. Students needed help with selecting classes, preparing for NCAA clearing house and getting ready to graduate.”
ARIEL BOX & TARIQ STEVENSCollegiate Prep Academy