About

Using education to build knowledge, entertainment for real-world experience, and employment to create career opportunities.

The Inka Empire (TIE) Academy is a hands-on experiential learning program designed to prepare students, alumni, and community members—particularly individuals with disabilities—for leadership, employment, entrepreneurship, and community engagement through the planning and execution of real-world events.

Participants will develop transferable workplace skills while working alongside experienced mentors in a collaborative, person-centered, and inclusive environment. Drawing upon principles from rehabilitation counseling, event management, customer service, entrepreneurship, and disability inclusion, the academy provides practical experience that prepares participants for success across a variety of industries.

How the E³ Model Works:

• Education teaches the knowledge.
• Entertainment provides the hands-on experience. 
• Entrepreneurship creates pathways to careers, employment, and lifelong success.

Learn. Experience. Succeed.