Power Up Network

The Power Up Network is a culturally relevant professional training program. It seeks to empower Young Men of Color to lead, exceed, and succeed in their academic and professional lives.

About Us

The Power Up Network will promote the success of Young Men of Color (YMOC) by preparing them for careers while addressing their unique experiences and challenges.

The program’s goals include:

  • Elevate YMOC into leadership roles on and off campus
  • Promote YMOC engagement in community service
  • Provide individualized mentorship to help YMOC make better choices about their career options
  • Establish connections to diverse social networks that may facilitate post-graduate employment
  • Prepare YMOC to secure paid internships to earn income while they gain skills.
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Our Strategy

Through special, co-curricular programming, Power Up seeks to target these areas for personal development in Young Men of Color:

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Contact Us

Contact the Office of Student Engagement for more information!

Email: studentsengage@marybaldwin.edu
Phone: 540-887-7221

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