Empower MT | Creating a more just and inclusive society

Creating a more just and inclusive society.

EmpowerMT creates a more just and inclusive society by developing youth and adult leaders who work to end mistreatment, correct systemic inequalities and strengthen communities across Montana.

EmpowerMT Trained 3915 students across Montana with our violence prevention and anti-bullying curriculum in 2015.

If you are ever faced with the question ‘What do I do when I need to bring about significant change in the cultural competency of my organization?’ The answer is ‘call EmpowerMT’”. Sonya Germann, Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation

I'm always impressed with EmpowerMT's student leaders who show us how minds and hearts can change if we learn to appreciate and understand our differences.” - Denise Juneau, Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction

I feel that EmpowerMT and Youth Forward are like the Wizard of Oz. Everything before it is in black and white, and then you open the door and everything is happy, and full of color and love." Hellgate 10th grade, Youth Forward member, NCBI trainer

EmpowerMT supported 737 educators across Montana in 2015 with professional development that helps them build school cultures that support the learning of all students.

Who we are

Youth and Schools

Each year EmpowerMT provides training to thousands of students and educators across Montana that empower them with skill to create safer, more inclusive school communities.

Businesses and Organizations

EmpowerMT has worked with hundreds businesses and organizations from across Montana since 1998, ranging from grassroots nonprofit organizations, to local businesses, to statewide government agencies.

Community

Each year EmpowerMT reaches thousands of community members through our community based workshops and events, including our annual Diversity Day Celebration, Missoula's MLK Day Community Celebration, and more.

Our Impact

Happenings at Empower Mt

Be our next Empower Montana / Big Sky High School AmeriCorps Leader

Empower Montana and Big Sky High School are seeking an energetic and dynamic person for our AmeriCorps Leaders position. The AmeriCorps Leader will coordinate and implement Empower Montana programs at Big Sky High School with the focus of engaging high schoolers and community members to become trainers and advocates of Empower Montana within Big Sky […]

Empower Montana Rainbow Campaign

Empower Montana has as many ways to transform our communities as the rainbow flag has colors. Over the next several weeks we will be telling the story of 8 of our programs using the colors of the Rainbow Pride Flag as our guide to sharing how Empower Montana is transforming Montana into a more just […]

We Are Hiring: Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Empower Montana is seeking the right person to join our team as our part-time Administrative Assistant. This position oversees office and organizational systems and daily clerical functions of Empower Montana. They assist with trainings, financial management, marketing and communications, as well as project support and administration. We are looking for someone with at-least one year […]