Partnering For an Equitable Future at the Urban League of Rochester

For the EVOLution of Business

English - November 07, 2019 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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[2:15] Founding of the Urban League and 30 programs for business development, youth development, housing and more

[4:10] Dr. Hawkins' path to the Urban League

(See her RBJ profile here: https://rbj.net/2019/10/11/new-urban-league-leader-brings-wealth-of-experience-to-multifaceted-agency/)

[5:50] Mubarak's path to Rochester and the Urban League

[7:45] Workforce development programs for high school equivalency and workforce re-entry, which include occupational skills training (construction, advanced manufacturing, health care, food services) and leadership

[10:00] Relationship with the National Urban League network for schools, economic development and supports for individuals with disabilities

[11:30] Business development and entrepreneurial training, including help with MWBE certification

[13:20] Home ownership programs including, credit counseling, grants, foreclosure intervention

[16:15] Understanding root causes and advocating for policy changes, learning the Urban League's role in partnering for change in education

[19:30] Youth programs "Every person that walks in the door at the Urban League has the potential to be successful. You're great at something, you just have to find out what you're great at. Often they haven't heard that from anyone else...we want to create generations of success."

[23:45] How can business owners partner with the Urban League for Inclusive Prosperity in Rochester
(If you're listening before 11/12/19, learn more about "Not Your Average Luncheon: https://www.facebook.com/events/1178896808966331/)

[32:30] Small business pitch competition with $5k prize from KeyBank "Boost and Build" program
(If you're listening before 12/5/19, RSVP to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-keybank-business-boost-build-pitch-competition-tickets-79269718863)

[35:00] Success stories of helping individuals define and achieve success, plus alumni that pay it forward

[38:30] Business and individual memberships at the Urban League

[40:00] Vision of success for the future and ways you can help

Learn more at http://www.ulr.org/