Empowerly Joins Sequoia Marketplace to Offer College and Career Counseling as an Employee Benefit for Parents
SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) August 02, 2023 -- Empowerly, a data-driven education technology company that provides personalized college and career guidance, today joined the Sequoia marketplace, a database of diverse benefits for employees to seamlessly opt-in to their best-fit needs. Sequoia clients can now easily access information about Empowerly’s college and career counseling benefits for parents.
Empowerly’s recent survey on The State of Employee Benefits and Family Mental Health 2023 found that over 50% of parents claim to be stressed about helping their children prepare for the future, and 88% of parents admit to using time at work to help their children with tasks related to college and career planning. With the global pandemic causing a blur in the boundaries between work and home, Empowerly aims to address the unique pressures that experienced working parents face by providing a necessary resource to support their families.
“As parents continue to navigate the rapidly evolving education system in conjunction with rising inflation in the U.S., employers are offering creative benefits packages that adapt to the evolving needs of their employees,” said Changxiao Xie, co-founder and CTO of Empowerly. “In joining the Sequoia marketplace, Empowerly's personalized college and career counseling services will serve as a valuable solution that alleviates the burden on working parents, enhances employee satisfaction, and transforms the way employers support their workforce."
Empowerly is focused on supporting families of all backgrounds. Whether an employee is from a household that is dual-income, single-family, low-income or otherwise, Empowerly's comprehensive range of services are designed to cater to their specific needs. Services include college admissions counseling, essay editing, financial planning assistance, as well as more focused programs such as the Research Scholar Program, AI Scholar Program, and start-up internship opportunities.
“By offering college and career counseling as an employee benefit, Empowerly provides working parents with a valuable resource to navigate the complexities of the college admissions process and make informed financial decisions,” said Kevin Takinen, adviser, 401(k) and Financial Wellbeing at Sequoia. “Sequoia clients can now easily learn more about Empowerly by visiting the Sequoia marketplace.”
About Empowerly
Empowerly is a data-driven education technology company that provides personalized college and career guidance to students and their families. To date, Empowerly has raised $12 million from investors, including Goodwater Capital, FJ Labs, Scrum Ventures, Translink Capital, Azure Capital Partners, Spero Ventures, Thinkplus Ventures and Mentors Fund. The company's mission is to empower students to become the most successful version of themselves. From college preparation, landing internships, and beyond, Empowerly supports students in achieving their academic and career goals. To learn more, visit http://www.empowerly.com.
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