Please tell us about yourself and your career before the Urban League.
I am the current Weitz Fellow at the Urban League. The Weitz Fellowship is a one-year program offered to recent Carleton College graduates to work at a non-profit organization in Omaha. At the Urban League, I promote the organization’s programs and events in the Marketing and Development department.
What in your background do you feel has prepared you for being part of the Urban League?
I’m from the North Omaha area, which is where the Urban League is located. Thus, I was aware of the Urban League and its services prior to joining the organization. My awareness of the type of work the League does coupled with my experience working with non-profit organizations in the past have adequately prepared me for my work at the League.
How many people does the Urban League serve on a daily basis?
Daily data is difficult to provide. However, the chart below provides details on how many people we serve monthly:
JuneJulyAugustOctober
Total 448
Total 196
Total 363
Total 460
How large a staff does the Urban League of Nebraska have?
The Urban League has a staff of approximately 50 members.
Please tell us about your youth programs and some of your success stories.
The Urban League offers the programs below for youth:
Afterschool Programs
Free, supervised academic and enrichment after school activities held at Monroe Middle, and Franklin and King Elementary during the school year and summer.
Community Coaches
Community coaches help youth in the juvenile system excel in school, meet their probation terms, and avoid confinement.
College Tours
ULN takes students to in- and out-of-state colleges and universities during the year.
“I Am” Young Women’s Conference
A day-long motivational event in February that inspires 7th-12th grade girls to excel in school and life through workshops.
Scholarships
ULN awards post-secondary scholarships to graduating high school seniors in NE who meet certain academic requirements.
Striving for Success
A day-long motivational event at the start of the school year that inspires 9th grade African-American males to excel in school.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Academy
A leadership and college prep program that helps students prepare for post-secondary education and explore career and civic engagement opportunities.
Youth Attendance Navigators (YANs)
A diversion program that helps students overcome chronic absenteeism in school and stay out of the juvenile system.
Credit Recovery
This program helps high school students recover core credits to ensure matriculation to the next grade level or graduation.
Girls STEAM Academy
Six-week program that exposes underserved high school girls to science, technology, engineering, art, and math careers.
STEP-UP Omaha!
A ten-week program that provides students and young adults real-world job experience, career exploration, and the opportunity to obtain long-term employment
Please tell us about some of the career programs the League offers.
The Urban League offers the following career programs:
Career Boot Camp
A 3- to 4-week-long intensive program that trains participants to develop the skills needed to work in a demanding career field.
Career Management Services
Career Specialists provide career counseling and assistance in resume writing and job search to people seeking employment.
Job Fairs
ULN holds job fairs throughout the year to connect employers and job-seekers.
Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act Program (WIOA)
A program that provides supplemental education and job training to people 14 years or older who are no longer in school and face difficulty finding employment.
Work Experience Program (WEP)
Hiring events held every third Wednesday of the month that connect job-seekers and employers to fill immediate openings.
Please tell us about some of the adult programs.
Most adults are served through our career and employment services listed above. We also provide in-house help at our front desk to those that need assistance locating pantries, shelter, and other services around the city.
What part of the population you serve have enjoyed the most success with, and what programs have had the most impact?
Most of the individuals the Urban League works with are those who need help finding jobs or students who work with our Community Coaches and YANs at our partner schools. We’ve impacted these individuals through the numerous career and education programs (listed above) and events we offer throughout the year, including an annual job fair and empowerment conferences for young boys and girls.
Contact:
Urban League of Nebraska
3040 Lake St.
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 453-9730
http://www.urbanleagueneb.org
