Akron Urban League

The Empowerment Institute

Education Programs

Students in our Education Programs can count on learning, having fun and growing to the next level towards adulthood.

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Workforce Programs

Our Workforce Development programs assist those between the ages of 16-65 prepare for, find, and maintain employment. Our goal is to develop the job seeker both personally and professionally for long-term job retention.

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Entrepreneurship Empowerment Center

Our Entrepreneurship Empowerment Center is here to empower small, minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses through technical assistance, professional consulting, access to capital and assistance obtaining contract opportunities.

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Auxiliary Programs

Our Auxiliary programs serve as a base of support for the Akron Urban League and our initiatives, promote the overall mission and serve the community

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Meet our 2020 Scholarship Award Recipients!

This year, the Akron Urban League was able to distribute over $230,000 in scholarships to local seniors. We would like you to meet our class of 2020 Scholarship Recipients!

https://www.akronurbanleague.org/scholarship-program

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Statement from Urban League Leaders

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, along with Urban League affiliate leaders from around the country, issued the following statement in response to the civil unrest sweeping the nation:

https://www.akronurbanleague.org/news/statement-urban-league-leaders

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Urban Connection out now!

Our quarterly newsletter is back and it has a new name! Introducing Urban Connection, a publication to keep you connected to everything happening around the Akron Urban League.

https://www.akronurbanleague.org/sites/default/files/editor/Urban%20Connection%2...

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Join us for our virtual Career Readiness Workshops

The Akron Urban League is offering virtual career readiness workshops during the Ohio Stay At Home Order. Join us and get yourself in tiptop shape to land that next job or start your carrer!

https://akronurbanleague.org/career-readiness-workshop

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Ready to RAISE Your Potential?

Many in our communities are experiencing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. RAISE and ConxusNEO can help connect you to information on jobs that are available now and resources to help connect employers with residents who need and want a job. Many employers are hiring for essential services. RAISE Good Jobs will be regularly adding and updating information on job openings with local employers who are actively hiring. If you’ve been displaced or need a job, search current opportunities now.

https://www.raisegoodjobs.org/job-seekers/

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Take the 2020 US Census Today!

The time is now. Help shape your future, and our community's future, by responding to the 2020 Census. You do not need to wait for your paper questionnaire to respond to the Census. Please complete your census form online, by phone, or by mail when your invitation to respond arrives. The U.S. Census is more than just a head count – it determines how our legislative districts are drawn, voting power in our communities, and how $675 billion in federal dollars will be allocated and invested.

http://2020census.gov

Empowerment The Path Towards Self-Sufficiency

The Empowerment Institute

Education Programs

Workforce Programs

Entrepreneurship Empowerment Center

Auxiliary Programs

Featured

Meet our 2020 Scholarship Award Recipients!

Featured

Statement from Urban League Leaders

Featured

Urban Connection out now!

Featured

Join us for our virtual Career Readiness Workshops

Featured

Ready to RAISE Your Potential?

Featured

Take the 2020 US Census Today!

News

Akron Urban League Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Ross as Director of Diversity & Strategic Initiatives

AUL Members Appointed to City of Akron Racial Equity & Social Justice Task Force

Westfield's InspireHer: The Inclusion Journey

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