The Baird Center was buzzing with excitement Thursday as hundreds of students gathered to take a major step toward their futures — thanks to a national tour designed to help them get into college, earn scholarships, and secure internships, all in one day.

The UNCF Empower Me Tour, a free traveling college and career-readiness event, rolled into Milwaukee with one mission: to inspire students to aim higher.

“Anything is possible…”

For students like Timothy Robinson, the experience opened new doors — and mindsets.

“I learned that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. You should always push yourself to be better," Robinson said. The tour offers both College Readiness and Career Readiness tracks, connecting students directly with recruiters, scholarship opportunities, and employ

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