New York Urban League Inc

Programs: Employment and career services (ecs) prepares unemployed residents for entry and re-entry into a highly competitive job market through job readiness workshops, skills training, and placement services. In 2016, 175 job seekers registered for the career preparation institute for the full job readiness program, resume writing, mock interviews, career assessment, technology skills workshops, and counseling. 85 residents were placed in full-time and part-time jobs.

the college readiness program provides a workshop series for high school students focusing on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, freshman year, and succeeding on standardized exams, among other topics. More than 300 students were served in the college readiness program. Scholarships are awarded to select graduating seniors and recent ged graduates. The annual hbcu fair helps students find the right college. The youth leadership program assists students in becoming agents of change in their local community. More than 250 students participated in empowerment day for career exploration. Launched a summer stem program where students learned to code in java.

the new york urban league capacity building program consists of the communities of color nonprofit stabilization fund which is designed to provide annual economic stimuli and capacity building support to emerging and seasoned social service organizations. The $2. 5 million infused capacity building grants (max sub-grants = $35,000) and technical assistance into 80 community based organizations who work at the intersection of community development and social advocacy. 80 organizations were provided sub-grants(bronx-14, brooklyn-22, manhattan-22, queens-18, staten island-4, citywide-12) and 24 group trainings for grantees were provided to over 400 nonprofit representatives.