The Urban League has been in Charlotte since 1979 delivering successful workforce development programs to the community. For its efforts, the League received the "Exemplary Public Interest Contribution (EPIC)" award from the U.S. Department of Labor in 1999.  The national EPIC recognition is an honor, and it validates the League as a quality job skills training provider.

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-Ken Lewis, President & CEO, Bank of America and past National Urban League Chairperson.

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Workforce Development Goal Statement
To foster economic self-sufficiency through professional and personal development, marketable skills and gainful employment. Achievement Matters!

Professional Adult Empowerment Program (PEP) NEW

Program Overview
The Professional Adult Empowerment Program is a 6-week program designed especially for underserved adults (low-skilled and/or un/underemployed). Entrance Requirements for participants are a 9th Grade Reading Level, un/underemployed and a pretest in computer skills. The program offers the following technology skills training and professional development classes:

Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential Learning Curriculum. The Microsoft Unlimited Potential course offerings contains many examples of practical, real-world examples and applications covering computer basics, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, Internet and e-mail and digital media

Financial literacy training using Wachovia’s eCommunities curriculum focusing on money management, establishing and managing credit, loans and homeownership

Empowerment/Life Skills combines self-improvement, personal development and career development training using a holistic approach to enhance participants attitudes and confidence. Personal counseling is available on an as-needed basis.

Internship (2-weeks optional) An integral part of the program is a two-week, unpaid internship that the participants experience at local businesses or organizations such as Coca-Cola, The American Red Cross, The Department of Social Services, The JobLink Center, etc. The internship allows the participants the opportunity: (1) to utilize the skills they have acquired during classroom training; (2) to gain hands-on experience in the office environment; and, (3) receive instant feedback on their performances. The students are treated as employees and assigned training-related work.

BENEFITS
SHORT TERM TRAINING
CERTIFICATES AWARDED FOR EACH CLASS COMPLETED
2-WEEK INTERNSHIP
JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU’S earned from Central Piedmont Community College)

Preparation And Skills Success (PASS)
PASS is an enrichment program for individuals that score below the 9th grade on the reading comprehension pre-test. The program uses instructor-led, customized computer-based training that prepares participants for the (PEP) program. Keyboarding training will be available to effectively participants that have limited or no typing skills.

The next PEP graduation is December 7, 2007.

Contact Sheila Funderburke at (704) 373-2256 ext. 209 or Gene Buccelli at ext. 214 for additional information or click here to apply online