Urban League of Eastern Masschusetts

Employment resource center in an era where the digital marketplace is rapidly evolving and employment increasingly hinges on a hybrid of online and physical interactions, the employment and resource center (erc) stands out as a crucial arm of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. This initiative is specifically designed to bridge the digital divide that often leaves communities of color at a disadvantage. The erc offers a comprehensive range of services to both program participants and the wider community. These services include assistance with online job searches, resume support, up-to-date job listings, and access to a job board. In response to the pandemic and the ensuing limitations on public access to physical spaces, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts has innovatively adapted by establishing a dedicated virtual space. This space, known as the equal opportunity commons (eocommons.peoplegrove.com), has garnered a community of about 11,000 members. Here, individuals can access the latest job announcements, information, and resources, ensuring continuity in support and empowerment for job seekers even in challenging times. Job placement the workforce development program at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts takes great pride in the accomplishments of its participants, who often thrive in their chosen fields after receiving certificates of completion. The program is committed not just to helping candidates find a job, but to ensuring they secure the right job that aligns with their skills and aspirations. This is facilitated through the program's strong relationships with various corporate partners. Throughout their journey, participants are supported with professional guidance, including resume review, job search strategies, and the development of a linkedin profile by industry experts. Furthermore, the program extends its support beyond graduation, with all participants receiving ongoing assistance from the job placement services for up to 12 months after their graduation and/or job placement. This comprehensive approach underscores the program's dedication to the long-term success of its participants. \case management at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ulem), case management services are a critical component of their workforce development (wfd) programs, available to all enrolled participants. Regarded as the most significant asset and the strongest element of ulem's offerings, these services have garnered positive feedback from both partners and employers. The case management team has adeptly addressed challenges arising in the aftermath of the pandemic, such as food insecurities, housing issues, and mental health concerns. These challenges have, at times, hindered participants' ability to stay focused and complete job training programs. Recognizing these obstacles, ulem is dedicated to providing additional services and resources to support participants not only in completing their training but also in successfully securing employment. This commitment underscores the organization's holistic approach to workforce development, ensuring that participants are supported in all aspects of their journey towards stable and fulfilling careers. Leaders over lunch the leaders over lunch (lol) series, an initiative by the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, offers audience members the opportunity to hear diverse perspectives from various guests and panelists. This series aims to give a voice to issues and concerns predominantly affecting marginalized communities of color, covering critical topics such as healthcare, housing, and mental health. The lol series is instrumental in keeping communities of color informed and connected, offering access to vital services and resources. Professional skills and services programs msimbo ulem coding academy msimbo coding academy, drawing its name from the swahili word for "code," embodies the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts' (ulem) legacy of advancing culture and opportunity. The program, spanning 20 weeks, is an intensive training course designed to equip adults with the necessary tools, skills, and confidence to excel in the competitive world of programming. Msimbo offers a comprehensive curriculum that opens doors for its participants, providing them with the opportunity to break into and thrive in the tech industry, an arena known for its challenging and fast- paced environment. Digiul digital design lab in the digiul digital design lab, students engage and practice the language and techniques of professional graphic design in a creative space. In "the lab," participants receive hands-on instruction, delving into discussions and applications of visual communication, user experience design, advanced and interactive typography, design history and language, and interactive technology. Immersed in visual arts technology and graphic design, this 16 -week intensive program serves as more than just a creative outlet for students of color. For many, it provides an opportunity to envision their talents extending beyond creative expression into the realm of economic empowerment. Nextlevel mbe the nextlevel mbe program is a 13-week accelerator designed specifically for bipoc entrepreneurs who have achieved over 150,000 in annual revenue. This program, powered by interise, targets participants from 13 different gateway cities within the commonwealth. Its primary focus is to enable these business leaders to shift their attention from merely working in their business to strategically working on their business. This pivotal shift is aimed at setting them up for continued success and sustainable growth, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to expand and thrive in their respective markets. Nul Urban tech jobs program 2.0 Urban League of Eastern ma Urban tech jobs program 2.0 (utjp 2.0), spearheaded by the national Urban League, is a forward-thinking program aimed at narrowing the employment gap in the technology sector for unemployed adults. It provides participants with a feasible entry point into the tech industry through comprehensive training and support. This includes gaining aws cloud practitioner certification, engaging in workshops that enhance tech-related skills, and seizing opportunities for practical work experience via internships or temporary placements. Mandela re-entry initiative the mandela re-entry initiative, a collaborative effort with torchlight recovery services, is a transformative program designed for inmates at the suffolk county sheriff's south bay correctional facility. This program focuses on leadership training, equipping inmates with the necessary skills and mindset to successfully reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism. It prepares participants to engage effectively with the Urban League upon their release, providing them with opportunities to enroll in various job training programs and benefit from comprehensive case management services. This initiative is a significant step towards empowering individuals for a positive transition to life outside of incarceration. Summer learn and earn program the summer learn & learn program is specifically tailored for high school students and spans over eight weeks, focusing on leadership and service learning. During this period, participants are strategically paired with a variety of for-profit and non-profit organizations, as well as established city leaders, to gain practical experience and insights. Additionally, the program includes an engaging cultural dimension where students partake in art and cultural events. Youth opportunity developing achievers (yoda) the youth opportunity developing achievers (yoda) program, a stem exploratory initiative, immerses bipoc students in the realms of autonomous technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence over a full academic year. In its inaugural year, yoda welcomed 12 students from a variety of public and private middle and high schools across metropolitan boston. These students had the unique opportunity to attend camp atwater, the oldest black-owned and operated camp under the stewardship of the Urban League of springfield. There, they participated in a two-night stem camp, fully funded by the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ulem).

Domestic and sexual violence project the domestic and sexual violence project is a culturally specific services program designed to improve outcomes for african american domestic and sexual violence victims/survivors and their families. The project's ovw objectives include: "delivering in-depth domestic violence awareness programs to the community "providing cultural competency training to students at northeastern university, school of law "engaging with church leadership to provide training, education, and support for victims/survivors. "providing technical assistance to other ovw funded programs around the country.

Community outreach and support the Urban League partnered with several organizations to provide support to the community in several ways: "1619 project under the 1619 project initiative, the Urban League collaborated with various organizations to provide support to the community. Spearheading a coalition of over 50 organizations led by black and brown individuals, the Urban League played a pivotal role in safeguarding voting rights. The initiative, crucially, involved the distribution of get out the vote (gotv) materials, essential for voter registration and engagement. Notably, the "soul to the polls" campaign, with substantial leadership from the 12th baptist church and st john missionary baptist church, was a key component of their efforts. Additionally, the Urban League, in partnership with massvote and the lawyers for civil rights, conducted voter protection training. This collaborative effort equipped individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure a fair and secure voting process. "health & wellness the Urban League, recognizing the health inequalities prevalent in the community, positions itself as a vital bridge to ensure that families lack for nothing. In collaboration with the boston public health commission, the Urban League of Eastern ma diligently works to provide essential health services and resources to the most vulnerable individuals during the pandemic, effectively addressing health disparities within the communities it serves. Deedee's cry mental health services the League continued its partnership with deedee's cry, collaborating to provide toys and holiday cheer to over 100 families in roxbury. They also took part in the males mental health summit, delivering a speech addressing the crucial need for more male practitioners and specialized services, particularly emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health concerns among black males. "ulem-google toy drive the Urban League, in collaboration with the black goolers network, orchestrated a partnership to provide toys to over 200 families. Leveraging the amazon registry, friends, members, and employees of the Urban League and purchased items that were directly delivered to the organization's offices. The recipients of this initiative included families from children services of roxbury, the community, and participants in the League's programs and services.