empower™: Easy APR

empower™ is a secure, cloud-based suite of tools using best-in-class technology to help community partners, college coaches, administrators, and other stakeholders access and analyze data.

All-in-One TRIO Solution

Student Profiles That Go Beyond the APR​

Federal TRIO Programs, like many higher education access and retention programs, operate with lean teams. These teams are spending more time on day-to-day administrative needs and less on where they really want to focus — students, program initiatives, and outcomes.​ empower™ is a secure, cloud-based student access, success and retention solution.​

  • A modern and comprehensive solution to manage and support TRIO programs, data, and APR compliance​
  • Improves program success and outcomes​
  • Makes large volumes of data more accessible​
  • Create custom forms that seamlessly import to your database​
  • An affordable solution for small teams​
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In Their Words

EMPOWER 2.0 is really easy to use for those who do not build or have experience with databases. It is intuitive with a nice user interface.
Ron Abel
Director, Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science, Southeastern Louisiana University

In Their Words

I am the performance coordinator and am responsible for completing all 5 APRs each year. We used EMPOWER the last two APRs and it was pretty easy.
Kim Caruso
Performance Coordinator, Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science, Southeastern Louisiana University

In Their Words

The customer service has been very responsive, and they have added the features I need.
Paul Barnes
Director, Upward Bound, University of Montevallo


Our success is not just about having a unique product; it’s about building on our robust reputation, network, and research.​

COE President Kimberly A. Jones

The EMPOWER THE COLLEGE READINESS ANALYTICS SOLUTION products/services are offered through Bright Learning Labs Corporation, in partnership with COE.


Annual Performance Reports

Comprehensive & Compliant Reporting

empower™ allows custom reports and filtering to determine students needing particular intervention services, highlights required Annual Performance Report (APR) fields, provides direct compliance reporting to the Department of Education, tracks progress toward program goals, and generates reports that share program outcomes.

Integrate and keep track of:

  • Attendance & Participation
  • Test Scores
  • Recommendation Letters
  • College Offers

Gain a 360-degree view of every student by recording:

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interests
  • Job History
  • Mental Health
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Are you ready to receive customized reports and filtering options to pinpoint students in need of specific intervention services and streamline your compliance with direct reporting to the Department of Education and effortlessly track progress toward program goals? From highlighting APR fields to sharing impactful program outcomes, empower™ transforms data into actionable insights. Subscribe to our emails and stay informed to empower your students and program’s success!s

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empower THE COLLEGE READINESS SOLUTION® was developed by the Council for Opportunity in Education — the voice of college opportunity, with a forty-year track record of commitment to college access and success.

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Support

Programs can collect, manage, and report on large volumes of student data through robust student profiles, comprehensive reporting, and a digital-first approach to drive individual program outcomes.​

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eOur current satisfied customers are active partners — working beside us to continuously improve empower™. Their valuable feedback drives our innovation process by focusing on customer-centric solutions.​

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Through strategic collaborations, we work to strengthen quality, opportunity and access to education for all American students — the next generation of global leaders.

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