Do Not Depend on the Check™ registered US Trade Mark is a training and workplace development division,  founded by Leigh A. Bender, MBA to support the self-sufficiency of men, women, young adults, and veterans with disabilities to foster their educational, professional development and career advancement. We provide empowering services to assist individuals to become economically self-sufficient and to                                         Do Not Depend on the Check™ or any financial support except self-sustaining employment.


Do Not Depend on the Check™ registered US Trade Mark, a division of Esther's Empowerment Leadership Institute, LLC™,                              founded by Leigh A. Bender, MBA, empowers men, women, young adults, and veterans with disabilities, and creates educational, professional development and career opportunities. The individual young adult, senior, and disabled veteran is empowered to create their own wealth, become financially independent, and earn a living utilizing skills acquired through training, education, internships, volunteer services, apprenticeships and sustained employment. 


Esther's Empowerment Leadership Institute, LLC™ provides career development, employment training, job placement services, and subscription based empowerment services to equip our leaders to achieve financial independence. Do Not Depend On The Check™. United States Patent and Trademark Registered Reg. No.4,994,264. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 


Contact Us info@donotdependonthecheck.com, info@esthersempowermentleader.com to discuss how we can empower your dreams for self-sufficiency and employment:


We offer the following:


Professional Development and Employment Services Nationwide.

Empowerment Self-Sufficiency Programs

Leadership Skills Training

Career Development Services

Educational and Professional Coursework

Consulting Services









Contact us via email at  info@donotdependonthecheck.com and info@esthersempowermentleader.com



 Do Not Depend On The Check™

Esther’s Empowerment Leadership Institute, LLC™