Usher's New Look, a 501c3, founded by Usher Raymond IV in 1999, certifies young people in four leadership pillars talent, education, career and service – to ensure their success as leaders throughout the world. We are on a mission to develop global youth leaders and change the world, one youth at a time. Our program begins in 7th and 8th grade and follows students until they graduate college, or obtain full-time careers. Our program is unique because it is peer-to-peer led by students who matriculate through the program.
How We Do It:
Step 1- Powered by Service Training (7th & 8th Grade)
Step 2- New Look Leadership Academy (9th-12th Grade)
Step 3- Moguls in Training Program (College)
Our Impact:
Since its establishment, New Look has trained over 42,000 youth in over 8 different countries. Youth engaged with New Look demonstrate significant outcomes in all four areas including:
100%
of youth graduate high school
98% go on to college
86% are first-generation college students
100%
of youth recognize they have the power to encourage others to create change in the community
100%
of youth can identify a personal talent or passion
100%
feel they are equipped to engage in formal business events