Akron Urban League

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About Us

Impacting Lives with Transformative Programs and Services

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Workforce Development

Connecting Job Seekers with Employers

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Entrepreneurship

Empowering Small, Minority-Owned, & Disadvantaged Businesses

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Education Programs

Advancing our Community Through Education

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DEI

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in All We Do

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Advocacy

Working Together for the Greatest Impact

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About Us

Workforce Development

Entrepreneurship

Education Programs

DEI

Advocacy

The Latest

Featured News & Events

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Earned Income Tax Credit

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Ogarth’s Kitchen finds success with MBAC

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MBAC Celebrates the Success of Zoe Wheels, LLC.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Akron Urban League is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Summit County, particularly African-Americans, through economic self-reliance and social empowerment.

Our Impact

Did You Know?

97Years serving our community

23MCCAP contracts won

900+MBAC businesses served

30Team members