EMPOWER
The mission of the EMPOWER program is to empower young adults to make informed decisions by providing self-awareness, options, and accountability that leads to successful employment.Success Story
Yuridia Fernandez & Sara Fernandez
Yuridia Fernandez and Sara Fernandez were both enrolled into the EMPOWER Program in May 2004. They both decided to attend the Medical Assistant Program offered through the Merced College Extension on Ashby Road. At that time, there was a waiting list for the Medical Assisting Program. . . [more]
What EMPOWER Offers
- Preparation of eye-catching resumes and cover letters
- Proper completion of job applications
- Career Path Exploration
- Job Shadow
- Local Labor Market Information
- Assistance with transportation
- Assistance with childcare
- Paid/Unpaid Work Experience Referral to job leads
- Job Retention Strategies
- Completion of High School Diploma or GED
Staff Members
Cyndie Campi Bray
Career Educator
(209) 381-5926
Lydia Flores
Career Educator
(209) 381-6687
Rebecca Garcia
Career Educator
(209) 381-5919
Rebecca Lincoln
Career Educator
(209) 381-5916
Toula Moua
Career Educator
(209) 381-5923
Odessa Osby
General Office Assistant
(209) 381-5919
Roberto Rivera
Career Technician
(209) 381-5918
Lizcett Romero
Career Technician
(209) 827-4203