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Shape your Students into Leaders.

We offer seamless APR creation, a Student Management system, and best-in-class customer service.
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Manage Student Info

We offer an easy-to-use system to manage students so you don't have to stress on software; just go and have fun with the students.

Application and Scheduling

One system, from applications to scheduling — all organized seamlessly.

Generate APRs

We offer a stress-free method of generating an APR; no more need to work after hours during APR season.

Built with TRIO. Build For TRIO.

Empowering educators at from all TRIO grants to streamline student support and federal reporting.
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Feedback from the TRIO Family

Empower was built with your needs in mind. See what your peers are saying about working with us.

EMPOWER 2.0 is really easy to use for those who do not build or have experience with databases. It is intuitive with a nice user interface.

Ron Abel

Director of UB and UBMS, SELU

I am the performance coordinator and am responsible for completing all 5 APRs each year. We used EMPOWER the last two APRs and it was pretty easy.

Kim Caruso

Performance Coordinator of UB and UBMS, SELU

The customer service has been very responsive, and they have added the features I need.

Paul Barnes

Director of UB, Montevallo

FAQs

How can we help you ?

How does Empower save me time during Annual Performance Reports (APRs)?
Empower automates the APR process by pulling data directly from your student records and formatting it according to TRIO’s reporting requirements. What normally takes weeks of data-checking and manual entry can be completed in hours, freeing you to focus on supporting students instead of wrestling with spreadsheets.
Unlike generic CRMs or university-wide platforms, Empower is built specifically for TRIO programs. That means every feature — from custom forms to GPA tracking to compliance-ready reporting — is designed around the unique needs of Upward Bound, SSS, McNair, and EOC programs. You don’t have to “fit” your work into the software — the software is already tailored to fit your work.
Yes. Empower was co-designed with TRIO directors and practitioners to ensure a simple, intuitive interface. Directors can generate reports in a few clicks, staff can quickly create events or track student progress, and students can engage through forms without friction. No steep learning curve, no IT headaches.
Empower gives you more than just compliance data. It provides dashboards, custom reports, and longitudinal insights that highlight student success stories and program outcomes. Whether you’re presenting to funders, your institution, or the Department of Education, you’ll have compelling, accurate data at your fingertips to showcase the real difference your program is making.

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