Building Confident,
Career-Ready Students
Helping students build the confidence, mindset, and leadership skills needed to succeed in school, college, and life.
Own Your Confident Edge is a minority- and women-owned company that helps students build confidence and develop the mindset and emotional intelligence needed to succeed in school, college, careers, and life. We teach that confidence is not something you’re born with—it’s a skill developed through practice. Hon. Evelyn J. Laporte, a retired New York State Supreme Court Justice, brings decades of experience mentoring young people and helping them strengthen their habits, purpose, and self-leadership.
Today’s Students Are Facing Unprecedented Pressure
Students today face more pressure than ever before — academically, socially, and emotionally. Many students struggle with:
• Lack of confidence
• Fear of speaking up or leading
• Anxiety about their future
• Difficulty managing stress and expectations
• Lack of motivation or direction
Without the right support, these challenges can impact classroom participation, academic performance, and long-term success.
Schools need programs that help students build confidence, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills so they can thrive both in school and in life.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
Designed for Students Grades 7–12
Our program supports a wide range of student populations including:
• Middle School Students
• High School Students
Programs can be customized to meet the needs of individual schools, districts, and youth programs.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Meet Hon. Evelyn J. Laporte
Hon. Evelyn J. Laporte is a retired New York State Supreme Court Justice with decades of experience mentoring and guiding young people through academic, professional, and personal challenges.
Throughout her career, she has helped students, young professionals, and leaders develop the confidence and mindset needed to succeed.
Through Own Your Confident Edge, Judge Laporte now works with schools and organizations to help students strengthen their habits, purpose, and self-leadership.
Hon. Evelyn Laporte
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Own Your Confident Edge is a minority and women owned company providing leadership development and educational training services.
NAICS Codes
611430 – Professional & Management Development Training
611710 – Educational Support Services
541199 – Legal Services
611699 – Educational Instruction Services
NIGP Codes
92400 – Educational / Training Services
92435 – Training Services
92416 – Educational Services
91838 – Education and Training Consulting
91800 – Consulting Services
96130 – Professional Educational Services
Ready to Bring This Program to Your School?
We partner with schools, districts, and youth organizations to deliver engaging programs that help students build confidence, leadership skills, and career readiness.
Schedule a consultation to learn how Own Your Confident Edge can support your students.
Program Options for Schools
Programs can be customized to align with school schedules and district priorities.
— How it works?
How Schools
Partner With Us
Schedule a consultation
Customize a program for your school
Deliver coaching, workshops or assemblies
Measure student impact
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