The EmpowerMEnt Leadership Institute is and after school program for youth in grades 9-12. The Institute includes business core courses and Summit residencies at The University of Virginia. Upon completion of the modules, student members will receive Certificates backed by the Center's EmpowerMEnt curricula partnership with The University of Virginia Darden School of Business. The program meets after school on Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm at The House Student Leadership Center. It includes participation in two residencies which vary in length from one to two days. Students must apply for the program.