A Unique 10-year Leadership Program

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Usher’s New Look® (UNL) is a unique 10-year leadership program that develops under-resourced youth during their formative years to set them up for a lifetime of success. From the 8th grade through college, we work with young people to find their spark (passion), develop their whole person and finish their education, while being of service. Our three core programs are designed to empower students to lead at different stages of their lives and reward them a Leadership Certification backed by Emory University.

 

We’re working to empower the next generation of DISRUPTIVATORS—a person who uses her, his, or their spark to change the world in an innovative and disruptive way.

We Believe in 4 Leadership Pillars...

TALENT

EDUCATION

CAREER

SERVICE

...here's why

SPARK

100% of youth can identify their “SPARK”, a personal talent or passion that connects to a greater purpose

GRADUATE

100% of UNL Leadership Academy youth graduate high school. 98% go on to college. 86% are first generation college students

BUSINESS

100% feel they are equipped to engage in formal business events and successfully move their careers forward

COMMUNITY

100% of youth recognize they have the power to create local and global change

 
 

Spark Club (Exposure)

The National Leadership Certification

Spark Club (Exposure) (formerly Leadership Academy) is an interactive program designed to recruit and introduce youth to the entertainment industry early, giving them exposure to a wide range of careers across music, film, production, communications, sports, and more.

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Entertainment Industry Club: Interns & Moguls (Experience)

The Global Leadership Certification

Entertainment Industry Club: Interns & Moguls (Experience) (formerly Moguls in Training) is a paid workforce development program designed to help young people transition into the workforce through hands-on experience and advanced skill mastery.

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Disruptivator Club (Exploration)

Brining Our Leadership Academy to You

Disruptivator Club (Exploration) (formerly Leadership Academy) is a hands-on experience that equips high school students with career exploration opportunities and professional development skills designed to prepare them for success in the real world.