The National Urban League has launched a $70 million initiative that aims to help out-of-work Americans find employment.
On its website, the Urban League outlines the plan, “Jobs Rebuild America: Employ, Educate, Empower,” which includes initiatives to expand education and training while simultaneously putting pressure on Washington to enact new legislation focusing on at-risk youth and investment in education.
The initiative is clear about its purposes. While the current government financial crisis is important, jobs and job creation should still take top priority. The Urban League has assembled a group of partners who have pledged support and resources to the plan, including the U.S. Department of Labor, Pitney Bowes, Everest College, Nationwide Insurance, Wells Fargo, Stonehenge, UPS, Goldman Sachs, State Farm, Chevron, AT&T, the U.S. Department of Justice, Best Buy, Time Warner, Target, BP America and the New York Stock Exchange.
While the cities and locations where the new plan will be available have yet to be announced, some of the events, plans and resources include job training for at-risk youth via the Urban Youth Empowerment Program and training and placement with the Mature Workers Program.
Management counseling and mentoring are offered through Urban League Entrepreneurship Centers and even tax credits and financial backing are available through a pledge from Goldman Sachs to help fund 10,000 small businesses. All the plans are supported by summits, job fairs and other counsels to ensure that those who require help find it easily.
In a November letter to President Obama, Urban League CEOs outlined the importance of tackling unemployment more aggressively.
“Like all Americans, we believe the nation must tackle deficit reduction,” the letter stated. “Our approach must marry compassion for the most vulnerable Americans with protection for the nation’s jobs, and require sacrifice from every American, including those who have benefited the most.”
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