Life skills. Intentional choices. Shared futures.
Shaping Choices.
Building Relationships.
Creating Legacies.
Helping youth and adults develop the life skills, confidence, and character to navigate life—and contribute to the people and communities around them.
The EMC mission
Life skills for life’s
turning points.
Engaging In Molding Choices is a community-based life skills and leadership development program that brings generations together through education, mentorship, and practical experience.
Our mission is to equip individuals with the knowledge, guidance, and confidence to make thoughtful, intentional choices—strengthening themselves, their relationships, and their communities.
Discover the story behind EMC →One community. Four levels of growth.
A place to learn.
A pathway to become.
Age-appropriate learning built around communication, financial literacy, mental health awareness, and responsible decision-making.
Elementary
Build foundations in kindness, confidence, teamwork, emotional awareness, and positive choices.
Junior High
Explore identity, friendships, financial foundations, responsibility, and emerging leadership.
High School
Practice communication, money management, career readiness, and skills for greater independence.
Young Adults & Adults
Continue growing through workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community leadership.
EMC’s six-week learning model combines discussion, hands-on activities, and mentorship. Contact us for current program availability, schedules, and enrollment details.
Beyond the classroom
From learning skills
to leading with purpose.
The EMC Leadership & Account Management Pathway connects life skills education with opportunities to practice customer communication, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and account management.
Our vision is a continuing cycle: learners gain experience, grow into leaders, and help guide the next generation.
Ask about the Pathway →Build a foundation
Develop self-awareness, communication, financial understanding, and responsibility.
Practice in the real world
Apply those skills through community projects, customer relationships, and team responsibilities.
Grow into leadership
Prepare to mentor others, support classroom learning, and take on greater accountability.
The change we work toward
Stronger individuals.
More connected communities.
These are the outcomes EMC’s learning model is designed to support.
Confidence & Character
Greater self-awareness, thoughtful decisions, and the courage to pursue personal goals.
Practical Readiness
Skills for budgeting, career preparation, communication, and everyday responsibilities.
Leadership & Connection
Respectful relationships, service, accountability, and a willingness to support others.
We describe our intended outcomes here. Verified participation figures and measured results will be shared as they become available.
Meet our founder
Built from experience.
Driven by possibility.
Shawn D. Parker
Founder • CEO • Executive Director
Shawn founded EMC to share the life tools he wishes he had growing up. His experience in business, customer service, and management—and the guidance of mentor Mr. Charles Oxton—shaped his belief that opportunity grows through life skills and supportive relationships.
He asks every participant: What do you want to be? Who do you want to become? Who would you like to help or support?
Build the next chapter with us
Your partnership can
help opportunity take root.
We welcome conversations with donors, foundations, grantmakers, businesses, and community organizations who share our commitment to practical education and personal growth.
Funding Partners
Discuss support for learning materials, program delivery, mentorship, and participant opportunities.
Corporate Sponsors
Explore employee volunteering, professional expertise, in-kind resources, and workforce connections.
Community Partners
Connect through program space, referrals, guest speakers, mentorship, and community projects.
There is a place for you at EMC
Let’s shape what comes next.
Whether you’re exploring a program for your family or considering a partnership, we’d like to hear from you.