Your Journey to Being InPowered Starts Here
The InPowered Program, aims to stop divorce-driven poverty in collaboration with Utah Valley University. We equip single-divorced mothers to achieve financial independence for their families and brighter futures.
We provide career-ready skills, coaching, and SMART goal setting. We directly connect graduates with Utah employers through the InPowered placement agency for potential employment opportunity.
Together, academia, businesses and the community are investing in graduates, growth and long-term success for one of Utah's most ready and loyal work-force-single divorced moms.

InPowered. Live to Thrive. Work Revived.
Why does InPowered Matter?

48,878
Single Mothers in Utah each year
Approximately 12.7% of Utah families with kids
(Utah State University)
33.7%
Single Moms Living in Poverty

The US has an exceptionally high poverty rate for single mothers. In 2021, one of every three (33.7%) single mothers lived in poverty.
One study found that single mothers were twice as likely as their married counterparts to be in financial hardship.
In 2021, the US median income in family households was $51,168 for women with no spouse present, compared to $70,525 for men with no spouse present.

29.3%
Single Mothers From
Divorce
Although many single mothers receive some sort of child support, one study found that, of the single mothers who were supposed to receive child support, less than half (45.9%) received full payments.

OUR MISSION
Why support InPowered?
We are filling the gaps between divorce-driven poverty survival and income safe thriving, preparing you with career-ready skills while educating employers about the incredible potential you bring to the workforce.
From training to coaching to direct job placement. With InPowered, you don’t just gain skills—you gain confidence, community, and a clear path forward.
InPowered breaks the cycle of financial hardship by providing single-divorced mothers with the education, skills, and support they need to build sustainable careers and secure their families' futures.

- Single mother with dependent children
- Experiencing financial hardship
- Out of workforce for 2+ years
- High school diploma or equivalent
Our Mission
To work with partner businesses to break the cycle of financial hardship by providing single mothers with the education, skills, and support they need to build sustainable careers and secure their families' futures.
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Eligibility & Application


Basic Requirements for mothers applying for grant assistance:
- Single mother with dependent children
- Experiencing financial hardship without outside support
- Out of workforce for 2+ years
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No criminal history
Step 1: Check Requirements
- Be a single mom with dependent children
- Currently facing financial hardship without outside support
- Have been out of the workforce for at least two years.
- High school diploma or equivalent and a clean record.
- Be a single mom with dependent children
Step 2: Submit Application
Fill out the contact information and submit it on the InPowered site
If candidate needs financial assistance, apply for a scholarship through the Live Your Dream Foundation website.
If candidate is self-pay, submit the application on the InPowered website
Step 3: Interview and Assessment
Step 4: Program Matching and Registration
once accepted to the program as a self-pay, and/or accepted as a scholarship candidate, applicant can register directly on the UVU website.
What
is included in the Program?
In partnership with Utah Valley University, the InPowered Program offers 10 seats for single mothers in financial crisis, a seven-week course designed to refresh and expand their workplace skills. So you’ll always have the support, guidance, and personal attention you deserve. A new group starts every seven weeks, giving you the chance to jump in when you’re ready.
Participants gain hands-on training in the most current business tools, from Microsoft Office and CRM systems to AI applications, while also developing strong interviewing and professional communication skills in addition to employment opportunities ahead of the Career Essentials course.
This program equips mothers with the confidence, resources, and connections needed to step into sustainable employment and brighter futures.
Our applications are submitted in partnership with our nonprofit partner Katie Bunnell, Founder and Executive Director of Live Your Dream Foundation, supporting scholarships for single moms to attend UVU and pursue their dreams.
If that’s you, know this—you’re not alone. We’re here to walk beside you, help you grow your skills, and connect you with real career opportunities.
InPowered is where your new beginning starts.
Hybrid work curriculum with one week day attendance required at UVU Lehi campus.
7 Week Program
Affordable tuition options are a top priority of the InPowered Program.
Affordable Tuition
Together, we turn training into jobs, benefits, and stability for single moms and their kids—one cohort at a time

Employer
We partner with businesses that need reliable grey-collar services—like administrative support, office administration, and entry-level management.
Our candidates aren’t just looking for a job; they’re vetted, trained, and matched to the right roles. Midway through their program, they step into internships that let them gain hands-on experience while giving employers the chance to see their skills and fit in action.
This means less time and money spent on onboarding, smoother transitions into permanent roles, and stronger employee retention. It’s a win-win: businesses get dependable, prepared team members, and candidates get a clear path to growth in their careers.

Sponsor
Sponsors can make a life-changing difference by funding a Cohort Kit, which provides scholarships, essential devices, and guaranteed employment opportunities upon program completion.
This support removes the biggest barriers for participants, opening doors to education, skills, and career pathways they might not otherwise access. Each Cohort Kit is more than financial backing—it’s a tangible investment in human potential, resilience, and brighter futures. As a sponsor, you’ll know your contribution directly empowered someone to step into a career with confidence and purpose.

Community Ally
Not every sponsor has to give financially—sometimes the most powerful contribution is showing up as a Community Ally. These are the mentors, child-care providers, and community educators who offer day-to-day support, as well as event planners, local service providers, and businesses who step in with practical help. Retailers can provide discounts on essentials, influencers can share stories to broaden exposure, and networking leaders can open doors to new opportunities. Together, these allies create the wraparound support that helps participants succeed—not just in completing the program, but in building stable, connected lives beyond it. Anyone with time, skills, resources, or a platform to share can become a Community Ally, and every contribution makes the path forward stronger and more sustainable.
Meet the InPowered Founders:
Carrie Hill
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Carrie Hill brings heart, strategy, and purpose to every project she leads. As the founder of CHill Consulting Agency, she has spent over two decades using authentic storytelling and relationship-driven PR to elevate values-first organizations, particularly nonprofits supporting women, children, veterans, and mental health causes—campaigns built not just on visibility, but on trust and meaningful engagement.

Terry Lyman
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Terry’s “why” is rooted in his belief that economic empowerment begins with opportunity. By engaging businesses to invest not only in talent but in the future of families, he helps align corporate growth with community transformation. His work exemplifies the power of partnership—where resilience meets resources to create lasting change.

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