Encourage empowers students and educators with tools that turn potential into progress
Pathway Discovery
A thoughtful interest survey helps students uncover careers and postsecondary paths that align with who they are and who they want to become.
Goal Tracking Made Easy
Built-in support for setting goals, hitting milestones, and celebrating progress every step of the way.
Real-Time Educator Insights
Dashboards give educators a clear view into student plans and progress, so they can step in with timely support.
Classroom-Ready Resources
Flexible, ready-made lesson plans designed to fit seamlessly into any classroom and spark meaningful conversations.
Why Partner with Encourage
Join forces with Encourage to amplify your impact and unlock new opportunities:
- Expand Your Reach: Connect with a diverse, engaged network of students and educators nationwide.
- Embed Naturally Into the Journey: Integrate your offerings at key decision points in students’ postsecondary planning—right when they need them most.
- Co-Create Lasting Impact: Collaborate on scalable, high-impact solutions that drive real outcomes for learners and educators.
How We Can Work Together
We’re built for partnership. Here are just a few of the ways we can work together to elevate your mission and expand your reach:
Tailored Data Insights
Capture the information that matters most to your organization with customized data collection and reporting.
Explore New Initiatives
Collaborate on early-stage programs and initiatives to learn, iterate, and grow together.
Co-Branded Experiences
Boost visibility and engagement with custom landing pages and thoughtfully designed content that reflects our shared goals.
Empower Educators Together
Co-create professional development opportunities that equip educators to champion your work and drive student success.
Tailored Data Insights
Capture the information that matters most to your organization with customized data collection and reporting.
Explore New Initiatives
Collaborate on early-stage programs and initiatives to learn, iterate, and grow together.
Co-Branded Experiences
Boost visibility and engagement with custom landing pages and thoughtfully designed content that reflects our shared goals.
Empower Educators Together
Co-create professional development opportunities that equip educators to champion your work and drive student success.
Every Student Has A Story
From discovering career passions to navigating college choices and unlocking scholarships, these student journeys show what’s possible with the right tool.
Ava is a junior using Encourage to bring structure to her post-high school planning and expand her college possibilities.
Matthew is a future veterinarian using Encourage to discover scholarship opportunities and schools close to home.
Sariah is a freshman who is saying goodbye to endless googling and using Encourage to get a head start on her scholarship search.
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Get Started Today
Let’s explore how we can make a bigger impact—together. Whether you're ready to collaborate or just want to learn more, contact me at toi.hershman@encoura.org.
Toi Hershman, Ed.D.
Strategic Growth and Partnerships
Toi helps lead forward-thinking collaborations that unlock value for partners and communities alike. Drawing on a strong background in K–12 education, she brings a deep understanding of what schools and students need, shaping strategic initiatives that align with Encourage’s mission of impact and opportunity.
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