A benefit that builds a better future for teens. employees. families. employers. parents.
Empowerly makes it easy for you to offer college and career counseling as an employee benefit for your team. Together, we can make education dreams and career goals a reality.
Empowerly is a benefit for
Employees with teens
Helping a teen prepare for college is one of the most challenging, time-consuming, and high-stakes periods that parents face. It impacts family relationships, finances, and requires hundreds of hours to navigate a constantly evolving process. Empowerly supports families every step of the way—managing deadlines, navigating financial aid, refining college lists, identifying essay topics, and more—so your employees can stay focused at work.
Employees looking to grow
Empower your workforce with 1:1 guidance and resources to tap their potential. Empowerly helps working adults explore career-advancing education, maximize tuition reimbursement, and leverage L&D programs—boosting engagement, strengthening talent pipelines, and driving success. Together, we’ll grow your people and your business.
for companies
Employers get results with Empowerly
*Empowerly Market Research Study, May 2024
Attract & Retain Talent
74% of parents indicated they would be more likely to stay at a company that offered college counseling benefit for their teen. 72% would be more likely to take a new position that offered this benefit.*
Boost Productivity
88% of parents use time at work to help their teen with college-prep related tasks. Empowerly gives these parents back an average of 4 work hours a week.*
Enhance Wellbeing
98% of parents are stressed about their teens plans for the future.* Empowerly helps manage stress and make decisions with confidence.
Create a Culture of Opportunity
Empowerly levels the playing field, removes barriers, and ensures every family has a shot at a brighter future. These programs broadcast company values and build community throughout organizations.
for employees
Support that helps employees thrive.
Regain 4 hours
a week
Working with Empowerly saves working parents an average of 4 hours of work time each week. Allowing them to refocus on the tasks at hand while at work.
Support whole-family mental health
Academic pressure is the #1 cause of teen anxiety. Empowerly eases this stress, supporting whole-family mental health.
Boost financial wellbeing
Empowerly guides families on smart college financial decisions and aid opportunities.
Reduce stress & parental burnout
Empowerly helps parents manage future planning stress, especially in underserved families.
90% of employees struggle to find guidance for their children’s future.
With a 450:1 student-to-counselor ratio, high schoolers in the United States get an average of less than 30 minutes of annual guidance—and this number rises to 1000:1 in under-resourced and historically underserved communities.
First-generation and working families often lack access to private counselors, creating barriers to college. Every student deserves guidance and opportunity.
Support Solutions
An all-in-one solution that builds a path to higher education and career mobility.
Workshops & Webinars: Live learning, collaboration, and conversations with industry experts to ensure employees are in the loop about the latest changes and strategies.
Holistic Support Services: Scholarship search, financial planning, essay editing, internship matching, support for IEP’s and neurodiverse students, and more.
1-on-1 College & Career Counseling: Empowerly counselors guide students on goals, college choices, applications, and career paths.
Resource Hub: Access-anywhere learning platform that allows families to explore schools, find scholarships, plan applications, and more.
MEMBER STORY
From a family dream to a daughter's reality.
Elsha didn’t have the opportunity to attend college. When she found out her daughter Sophia could receive personalized 1-on-1 sessions with an expert college counselor through her employer, she decided to take advantage. Empowerly profiled Sophia with essential guidance as a first-generation student from high-school extracurricular to essay editing and finances. With this support, Sophia was admitted to her top three schools and attended Duke early-admission on a scholarship.
4 Reasons College Counseling Benefits are a Must Have—An Employer Guide
Looking for simple and impactful ways to enhance your benefits strategy? Our guide shows how college counseling can boost employee wellbeing, build culture, and retain top talent.
Success STORY
From shop floor to certified professional.
Maria has always been passionate about helping people. When she found out her employer offered personalized 1:1 guidance through Empowerly, she jumped at the opportunity to continue to foster her own growth.
Working with her counselor, Maria created a roadmap on how she could leverage tuition benefits to earn a certification that allowed her to transition from shop floor to working with the management team. Today, her new role allows her to directly supervise and ensure the safety of her team.
TESTIMONIALS
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Resources for your
team's success.
Turnkey Marketing & Employee Resources
Empowerly delivers a consistent cadence of high-value events and quality content to drive engagement. We work cross-channels to meet your employees where they are when they are ready to engage.
Flexible Program Design
Personalize our offerings to fit your goals, population, budget, and timeline. We offer utilization-based pricing, PEPM, and per-seat options. From SMB to Enterprise, we have you covered.
Account
Management
A dedicated account rep will partner with your HR team to provide a program that is simple and straightforward with low-complexity integration and high-touch support.
Reporting
& Insights
Our team delivers key metrics tailored to your organization across satisfaction, utilization, engagement and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empowerly for Employers?
Empowerly for Employers offers college and career counseling as an employee benefit – supporting staff who have teens and professionals seeking educational growth.
Why should companies offer college counseling benefits?
Offering counseling benefits helps attract and retain talent, reduce work disruptions, boost productivity, and show support for employees’ families.
How does Empowerly benefit working parents?
Working parents save an average of 4 hours per week by offloading college planning tasks. Empowerly also alleviates stress by providing expert guidance on admissions, financial aid, and application logistics.
What services are included in the employer benefit package?
Benefit packages may include one-on-one counseling, workshops & webinars, scholarship and financial planning, essay editing, support for neurodiverse students, and resource access.
How flexible is the Empowerly employer program?
Empowerly offers flexible program design, including per-seat pricing or usage-based models, adjustable timelines, and tailored offerings to match company goals and budget.
How are results and ROI measured for employers?
Empowerly provides reports and insights on metrics like utilization, satisfaction, engagement, and outcomes to help employers track impact.
Can adult employees benefit (not just children)?
Yes. Empowerly supports working adults in educational growth—helping them use tuition benefits, navigate continuing education, and plan career advancement.
Is implementation difficult for HR teams?
No. Empowerly provides low-complexity integration, account management support, marketing materials, and a turnkey approach for smooth implementation.
How do employees enroll or access services?
Employees are typically onboarded through internal communication. They then schedule consultations, get matched with counselors, and access a digital platform of resources.
How do I propose Empowerly to my employer?
Contact Empowerly’s employer team or request a demo. Use benefit literature, sample ROI data, and testimonials to build a business case internally.
