The Personal Empowerment Program is a series of classes and activities that occur every semester on campus at UVU. The program encourages enriched lives through higher education, social experiences, independent living, and career guidance.
Participants can enroll in a specific track every semester that they wish to attend. Each track is aligned with intended outcomes in both Career Readiness Skills and Quality of Life attributes. Across all programming we infuse the principles of Self-Determination and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to facilitate individuals in their journey of personal empowerment. We hold classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and Social Activities every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the program is $600 for each semester. We accept personal pay and payment through Vocational Rehabilitation. Options for financial assistance are available upon request and eligibility approval.
Here are the dates of the Personal Empowerment Program for 2024:
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Spring |
Summer |
Fall |
Full Semester |
Jan. 11 - May 1 |
May 6 - Aug. 15 |
Aug. 26 - Dec. 12 |
1st Block |
Jan. 11 - Feb. 29 |
May 6 - June 20 |
Aug. 26 - Oct. 10 |
2nd Block |
March 4 - May 1 |
June 24 - Aug. 15 |
Oct. 21 - Dec. 12 |
*Note: Dates are tentative. These dates do not match exact dates for UVU student semesters - please refer to academic calendars for that information*
We accept new students at the starting of every block.
For more information about the Personal Empowerment Program please set up an appointment with the Program Director, Michael Davies, using this link:
For other questions please send an email to [email protected]
Personal Empowerment Program Tracks and Classes
Personal Empowerment Track:
Body and Mind Empowerment Track:
Social Empowerment Track:
Autism in Adulthood:
Social Nights:
"It has always been my goal to go to college at UVU and get the knowledge I need for a career, but there are extra challenges I face because of my autism."
"This program can help me with study skills and ways of communicating with my instructors and peers. It can help me with independent living skills like budgeting, so that I can live on my own. I want to have better social skills that will help me with friends and dating."
"I want to go to college and have a great experience more than anything. I'm excited that this program can help me in all the areas of life where I struggle."
"Thank you for this program. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to make new friends. I have learned a lot about myself and others who share my disability. I have also learned about those without disabilities. This program gives me a sense of belonging, and it lets me know I am not the only one with autism. It has also taught me how others may perceive my actions. The activities we've done in class are fun and allow me to get to know others better, too. I have also learned social manners and how to respond to certain social situations. I hope the program continues."
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