Purpose University

Purpose University, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit educational institution. Our mission is to help students to find their purpose in life and launch a business or nonprofit corporation in 24-hours*
*Actually 24 hours of coursework over 7 days, but that doesn't sound as snazzy

Through our partnership with Drakeford, Scott, & Associates, LLC our project has received a $225,000 NSF grant award. Our SBIR Phase I project takes a deeper look at the concept of 'purpose' and its relationship to the marketplace, unemployment, and start-up incubators. It intends to develop a multi-question self-assessment tool to help individuals find meaningful purpose through free, online, live and self-paced hybrid course instruction. The coursework will use augmented reality and 3-D video to motivate individuals to re-think purpose as a central motivation to employment and entrepreneurship. Sign-up for free here

"I have been in business for several years. Purpose University helped me to re-brand my business and develop a new website focused on the newly created brand. I also learned new strategies to involve my staff in the new brand and raise their excitement and level of commitment for continued success. The program design is very focused and intentional and with Dr. Drakeford's vast knowledge and guidance, I was able to get all of this accomplished in a week. Thank you for helping me refresh my business."

-Karyn Wilkerson, Business Owner
Board of Trustees Member at North Carolina Central University