Thursday Network Presents: 2026 Empowerment Academy Mentorship Program (Session 4)

The Empowerment Academy is Thursday Network’s signature mentoring program for youth in DC focused on personal development, college readiness, career exploration, healthy living and volunteerism. The Empowerment Academy will support students in the DMV by providing mentors to lead sessions focused on leadership, identity, and career exploration. 

The 2026 Empowerment Academy schedule includes: Meeting with students on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm for 6 weeks. 

**Important Registration Requirement**

Please note that signing up for a mentoring session alone does not complete your registration. All mentors and mentees are required to submit the respective Application Form below in addition to registering for a session.

Click this link to fill out the Mentor Application

Click this link to fill out the Mentee Application

*Note there are in-person and virtual sessions: 

In person sessions: April 11th, April 18th, May 2nd & May 16th 

Virtual Sessions: April 25th & May 9th