Enhance your JMG classroom
Great futures begin with meaningful learning experiences. That’s why Empowered is proud to partner with Jobs for Montana’s Graduates to provide free resources that support JMG competencies while helping educators build stronger classroom communities, engage every learner, and prepare students for what’s next.
Helping students thrive, together
JMG competencies
- Purposeful (intrapersonal)
- People-Powered (interpersonal)
- Future-Fluent (systemic)
Empowered principle based culture
- Responsibility
- Integrity
- Knowledge
- Freedom
- Passion
- Opportunity
- Sound Judgment
- Win-Win Focus
Career readiness
- Collaborative
- Critical Thinkers
- Problem Solvers
- Innovative & Adaptable
- Effective Communicators
- Leaders
- Reliable & Productive
- Professional
“We’ve used Empowered activities in our middle and high school JMG classes for the past three years. My students love the entrepreneurial critical thinking projects, and they’ve been a huge help as we prepare for business challenges.”
– Katharine Webb, JMG Teacher, Malta High School
Why it matters
Today’s classrooms. Tomorrow’s workforce.
Preparing for work
80% of hiring managers believe recent high school graduates are not adequitey prepared for the workforce
Critical thinking skills
50–75% of hiring managers rate graduates below proficient in critical thinking
Importance of ‘soft skills’
94% of hiring managers prioritize soft skills such as: critical thinking, problem solving, and communication
JMG competencies mapped to Empowered activities
Quick-start crosswalk
Grab this quick-start crosswalk with Empowered activities categorized by JMG competency categories. These are ‘plug-and-play’ activities—designed to keep students moving and excited to learn while you meet the goals of your classroom.
Explore the Empowered Hub
Built by educators for educators
Many teacher resources just fill time. We focus on the things that matter: building your students’ confidence and life skills, fanning that spark of curiosity that makes teaching joyful, and helping you step back so your students can step up.
- Less searching, more doing: Find adaptable activities built around Empowered’s Foundational Principles. Use our Activity Creator AI to quickly customize or create activities that fit your classroom so you can spend less time planning and more time teaching.
- Your roadmap for getting started: First Look makes it easy to introduce the Principles and build an engaged classroom in just five simple steps.
- You’re not teaching alone: Join a community of educators who share ideas, encourage one another, and celebrate what works in real classrooms.
How does Empowered work?
What teachers and students are saying…
Excited to learn
“I don’t (always) have to be in charge. I allow my students ownership of their learning. The impact it has had on my outlook is (encouraging). When my (students) are excited about learning because Empowered activities, I feel empowered again.”
– Debbie S. Blythewood High School, Blythewood, SC
Personal Connection
“As a teacher I have been impacted by Empowered in a few ways. It has allowed me to form deeper connections with my students. I have learned that I, too, have to be more flexible and think outside the box – to be more adaptable while teaching.”
– Debbie S. Blythewood High School, Blythewood, SC
Support & trust
“Our classroom is a safe space. Students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. Whether it’s testing a new business idea or presenting their work, students know that they’ll be met with encouragement and support from their peers and me. This helps them to step out of their comfort zones, explore new ideas, and ultimately reach their full potential.”
– Amanda Hutchinson,
Lancaster, KY
MIndset Matters
“I learned to never back down, even if you fail over and over again.”
– Empowered Student
Find your community
Get the support you need as you nurture students
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10 million
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All schools
• public
• private
• charter
• magnet
• micro
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Our north star
We’re here to support you in building a classroom where character matters as much as the curriculum—a place where your students learn to think for themselves, build genuine confidence, and prepare for life.
The Empowered difference:
Confidence
of students said their Empowered teacher or class helped them feel more confident.
A Voice
of students felt they had a voice in shaping what was learned in class, compared to 28% from a national study.
★ More than 2.5x as likely to feel they have a voice in their learning
Courage to try
of students said they try new things even if there’s a risk of failure, compared to 63% from a national study.
★ 9 out of 10 students are willing to take risks & try new things
About Empowered
We believe in the power of great teachers.
For over 30 years, we’ve been more than a resource—we’ve been a partner for educators who are tired of the status quo. Because we are a non-profit, our tools and community are—and will always be—completely free.
Our framework is built by teachers, for teachers, with a simple goal: to provide you with high-quality resources for your classroom that help you build community and engagement. At the heart of it is the encouragement and guidance you give to a student; that personal connection is the spark for learning in class and life.