This Vicksburg Kiwanis Club’s recent speaker Jessica Holly founded Empower YOUniversity in Vicksburg to support at-risk students.  She also works with parents to help them advocate for their children.

Empower YOUniversity partners with various groups such as the Youth Court, the CAP Center and the Good Shepherd Community Center to reach those students who are extremely at risk.

Holly wants to build a foundation with area students that will guide them to success.

Empower YOUniversity has incorporated community leaders to assist in teaching the students about topics such as social media etiquette and how to be a good student.

Other topics taught include financial literacy, personal hygiene and how to dress for job interviews.

She said she wants to expand and be able to assist with items as simple as paper, pencils and even prom dresses.