EmpowerU! Program

EmpowerU is a new hybrid program that is designed to grow your skills on how to use science-based information to meaningfully engage decision-makers about issues you are concerned about. By the end of this course, you will have developed a 4-5 page roadmap to address your issue. This training will enhance your skills in the areas of interpersonal leadership, effective communication, and the development of partnerships.

Topics covered include:

• Learn about engagement
• Learn how to find reliable information
• Understand influence, power, and persuasion
• Review best practices for listening and questioning
• Learn about framing an issue
• Create an engagement plan

The EmpowerU program is a 6-week series (August 15 - September 23) with approximately 8 hours online training via Canvas and 3 live workshop sessions (2 via Zoom and 1 in person). Completion of all online modules and workshop sessions are required to complete the course. Please allow for at least 1-2 hours of online work each week and be able to engage in all 3 live workshop sessions.

Live Workshop Schedule:

• August 16, 2022, from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Zoom)
• September 8, 2022, from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Zoom)
• September 21, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (In-Person at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa)

No prior knowledge is needed; only interest and willingness to engage!

For additional information and questions, please contact Community Development Agent Angelika Keene at angelika.keene@ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702