There is no doubt that the world we live in today is a different one than the world of our predecessors. It is not something to fear, though. Change is constant. It is, and has always been around us, and a part of us.

Due to the economic downturn and poor choices made by the United States
government, Americans are currently suffering from unemployment, poor wages, and a disenchanted outlook for hope in the future. It is no longer unheard of to learn about people living below the poverty level and working up to 4 jobs just to make ends meet for their family, or to see recent college graduates unemployed for months settling for unpaid internships instead of the jobs they expected to be working in.

Because of this disenchantment, a new crop of people and businesses are forming innovative alternatives to make money and actively participate in creating and bringing value to their communities. Some people call this movement the "sharing economy", and while it serves the majority
of the people involved, most users don"t have the opportunity to actively engage in the creation and improvement of the economy like they can at empowr.com.

Unlike other social networks, Empowr is a democratic social economy that is centered on improving the lives of its members. Empowr makes it easy for someone looking to make extra income on the side while allowing its members the democratic freedom to voice insights on how the social platform can be improved. What Empowr does well that others may not see when looking for alternative ways to make money, is that it creates a collective value to the community, and empowers its members to discover their valuable assets of emotional intelligence and self"confidence which are needed in a constantly changing job market. This is especially important at this juncture, as unemployment not only takes a toll on the livelihoods of people, but it creates unhealthy traits like self-"doubt, anxiety, and ultimately a disenchanted society unwilling to take action.

By providing people the opportunity to improve their lives by tapping into their skills, talents and interests, Empowr acts as a conduit for people to create personal income and connect with their community at the same time. Empowr"s social platform provides the right set of tools to help anyone interested in unlocking their entrepreneurial side and creative intellect. There is nothing more satisfying and fulfilling than being part of a social economy that works to improve your life.

The landscape of employment is changing and transforming. People are taking the unemployment crisis in their own hands and becoming freelancers, contractors, and building the skills needed to be an active participant in improving society. Empowr works to provide people with these opportunities and tools to build and create their present and future. It sounds like a radical idea that a company could actually improve the lives of its members, but the first step to creating change is accepting that change can be a good alternative.

Unemployment can be a situation of the past, and Empowr is helping people to make that realization come true. It is possible to be part of a social platform and engage in a community and environment that works to improve your life, externally and internally.

Empowr does just this. It has been shaping and transforming the lives of the
unemployed and in return, bringing back into society, a more skilled, self-"motivated and efficient citizen for the community and society as a whole.