New York Urban League

🌟 Get ready for a game-changing opportunity! 🌟 Calling all Black small business owners and budding entrepreneurs! This fall, the #NewYorkUrbanLeague Small Business SOLUTIONS Center is offering a free, high-impact, 12-week, virtual intensive business plan course that's designed to empower you to sharpen your business strategy and achieve phenomenal results. With only 25 coveted spots available, now's the time to seize this chance! To secure your spot, head to our website and submit your application. This extraordinary program is your ticket to gaining invaluable insights and expanding your network within the business community. Visit www.nyul.org/events for more information and to apply. The next information session is tomorrow, July 28th, at 12 PM. Don't miss out! Gear up to propel your business to unprecedented success. Let's make this fall a season of growth and triumph together! 🚀 #NYUL #UrbanLeague #empoweringcommunities #Weareinthebusinessofbusiness #BlackBusinessMatters #businessplan #planbusiness #economicempowerment #growyourbusinesswithus #plantosucceed Idea Manufacturer NY Urban League Young Professionals

We’re closing out your preparations for the end-of-the-year small business shopping season with a special evening for the online merchant community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate in a robust virtual workshop hosted by the NYUL Small Business SOLUTIONS Center on Monday, July 29th, at 6:30 PM. The session will cover three important topics to help you get your business ready to take on the world! Join us as Miva, Inc. covers eCommerce and B2B, including a breakdown of eCommerce Website Analysis and insights on bringing B2B Online. UPS will focus on Online Order Fulfillment, discussing 3PL options and when to use them. Elevate your online presence and exceed your digital goals with our expert guidance. Register now at linktr.ee/NYUL to take your business to the next level! #NYUL #UrbanLeague #empoweringcommunities #Weareinthebusinessofbusiness #BlackBusinessMatters #businessplan #planbusiness #economicempowerment #growyourbusinesswithus #plantosucceed Kenya D. L. Townsend Malcolm Ellis Marcia Maxwell NY Urban League Young Professionals Idea Manufacturer  

📢 It's time for #WorkforceWednesday! Whether you're starting your career or seeking a new direction, the #NewYorkUrbanLeague Employment and Career Services virtual information session is the perfect platform to expand your network and explore possibilities. Join us on Wednesday, August 14th, to gain valuable insights into how #NYUL can help you reach your employment #goals. NYUL Employment and Career Services offers free resources to help improve your resume and interviewing skills and assist with your job search. If you or someone you know is 18 or older, a New York City resident, and needs assistance finding a job, register today for our next virtual information session. Tag a friend and register now to secure your spot: linktr.ee/NYUL. Let's empower each other to reach new heights! #UrbanLeague #CareerOpportunities #employmentservices #workforcewednesdays #successstories #careeradvancement #careeradvice #employmentopportunities #unemployment Kenya D. L. Townsend Malcolm Ellis Marcia Maxwell Ward Corbett NY Urban League Young Professionals Kera L. Redman Consortium for Worker Education

It's time for another #WorkforceWednesday tip! “You don’t have to spend money” to have professionals review your resume, help you practice your networking and interviewing skills, or offer other career advice, Doe says. “You can find somebody who’s really willing to help.” - Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim marketing agency. Truer words have never been spoken! Read more about Brianna's job search advice in this CNBC article: https://lnkd.in/eT8rSPQr and contact #NewYorkUrbanLeague Employment and Career Services for free professional assistance with your job search. You can schedule an appointment for a free in-person session with our qualified employment services professionals for expert guidance on resume reviews and interview prep, attend our monthly virtual information session on August 14th, or connect with one of our #HotJobs employment partners.' The New York Urban League Employment and Career Services team has much to offer you as you navigate the competitive, sometimes frustrating, and possibly lengthy job search process. Contact us at employmentservices@nyul.org or visit www.nyul.org/events for more information. Clients must be 18 or older and a New York City resident. #UrbanLeague #CareerOpportunities #employmentservices #workforcewednesdays #successstories #careeradvancement #careeradvice #employmentopportunities #unemployment Andrea Donkor Chadwick Roberson, APMA® Helen C. Shelton, MS Kenya D. L. Townsend Maggie Brunn Malcolm Ellis Marcia Maxwell Ward Corbett NY Urban League Young Professionals Kera L. Redman Celicia Montgomery Consortium for Worker Education

Extra! Extra! Read all about it in the latest edition of the #NewYorkUrbanLeague quarterly newsletter! https://lnkd.in/d4yMcEMU] Want to receive our newsletter directly in your inbox? Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/dZq5_pzN #NYUL #UrbanLeague #empoweringcommunities #fighttodaychangetomorrow Andrea Donkor Chadwick Roberson, APMA® Helen C. Shelton, MS Kenya D. L. Townsend Lloyd Chinn Maggie Brunn Malcolm Ellis Marcia Maxwell Teresa Wells Ward Corbett NY Urban League Young Professionals

Is possessing the art of persuasion enough to secure $10,000 for your business? Perhaps. The New York Urban League Small Business SOLUTIONS Center invites you to apply for Pitch Black, a competition designed to illuminate your business idea. Supported by UPS, TD Bank, and the UP Foundation, this pitch competition is a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their potential. Before you take the stage, seize the opportunity to join our free virtual pitch clinic on Monday, July 15th, at 6:30 PM. Here, guest speaker Squeaky Moore, an esteemed director, writer, producer, and author, will impart valuable insights from #100Pitches: Mistakes I've Made So You Don't Have To. Prepare for your moment and register at linktr.ee/NYUL to learn more about the clinic and the competition. The deadline to apply for the NYUL Small Business Solutions Center Pitch Black competition is rapidly approaching. Register today and gear up to seize that opportunity and the money! #NYUL #UrbanLeague #empoweringcommunities #Weareinthebusinessofbusiness #BlackBusinessMatters #businessplan #planbusiness #economicempowerment #growyourbusinesswithus #plantosucceed #pitchcompetition

Ho! Ho! Ho!  What, too soon?!  Not if you're a small business owner!  If you are not planning for the end-of-the-year holiday shopping season, then you are planning for failure.   But there is still time to get on Santa's nice list and start making your plans.      Join the #NewYorkUrbanLeague Small Business SOLUTIONS Center for #christmasinjuly, a 4-part boot camp to help small business owners start checking off their list of to-do's for the holidays.  Prepare for an eye-opening virtual presentation on shipping with UPS Executive Robert Williams on Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 PM! Join us as we explore shipping methods, pricing strategies, and the latest shipping technology. This presentation is key to mastering the art and science of efficient shipping with UPS. Don't miss the opportunity to gain knowledge that will transform your shipping strategy!    Visit www.linktr.ee/NYUL to register today and secure your spot.     #NYUL #UrbanLeague #empoweringcommunities #Weareinthebusinessofbusiness #BlackBusinessMatters #businessplan #planbusiness #economicempowerment #growyourbusinesswithus #plantosucceed 

📢 It's #WorkforceWednesday, and the #NewYorkUrbanLeague is happy to bring you another employment opportunity!  Whether you're starting your career or seeking a new direction, the New York Urban League Employment and Career Services virtual information session is the perfect place to expand your network and explore possibilities.  Join the New York Urban League and employment partner WE Communications tonight at 6 PM as we discuss information about their organization’s culture and details on available roles they are currently hiring for, including the Senior Editor featured in the Hot Job Alert! Learn valuable insights into exciting career opportunities and how NYUL can help you reach your employment goals.  From free interview prep and resume review to connecting you with hiring managers, NYUL Employment & Career Services is here to assist you during every step of your journey.  Tag a friend and register now to secure your spot: linktr.ee/NYUL. Let's empower each other to reach new heights! #UrbanLeague #CareerOpportunities #employmentservices #careeradvancement #careeradvice #employmentopportunities #unemployment Helen C. Shelton, MS Kenya D. L. Townsend Malcolm Ellis Marcia Maxwell NY Urban League Young Professionals Kera L. Redman Celicia Montgomery Consortium for Worker Education

How much money can you make in 4 minutes? A show-stopping four-minute pitch in front of some discerning judges can land five figures in your bank account!  The New York Urban League Small Business SOLUTIONS Center is hosting Pitch Black, an IN-PERSON pitch competition to illuminate your business idea, sponsored by UPS, TD Bank, and the UP Foundation in August for entrepreneurs who have what it takes to sell what they got. But before you rock the mic, you first need to get ready to shine. Join us and guest speaker, Squeaky Moore, an award-winning director, writer, producer, and author of #100Pitches: Mistakes I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To, a film and television pitching guide for independent content creators, as she shares the tips and tricks for nailing the "perfect" pitch during our free virtual pitch clinic on Monday, July 15th at 6:30 PM. Let us help you prepare for your big moment. Register at linktr.ee/NYUL for more information about the clinic and the competition. It will   The deadline to enroll in the NYUL Small Business Solutions Center In-Person Pitch Black competition is quickly approaching. So, register today to get ready to get that money, honey! #NYUL #UrbanLeague #empoweringcommunities #Weareinthebusinessofbusiness #BlackBusinessMatters #businessplan #planbusiness #economicempowerment #growyourbusinesswithus #plantosucceed #pitchcompetition Andrea Donkor Chadwick Roberson, APMA® Helen C. Shelton, MS Kenya D. L. Townsend Lloyd Chinn Maggie Brunn Malcolm Ellis Marcia Maxwell Teresa Wells Ward Corbett NY Urban League Young Professionals Idea Manufacturer  

Who runs the world? Girls! And the #NewYorkUrbanLeague was pleased to host over 100 participants at our 2024 spring installment of #NYULEmpowermentDays career exploration event. Thank you to the attendees who came ready to learn and explore, the volunteers and teacher chaperones who supervised them throughout the day, the amazing speakers who encouraged and inspired them, the companies that generously allowed their employees the time to pour into them, and thank you to our sponsors Bloomin' Brands, Inc., L'Oréal and National Grid for their support.  It takes a village to raise a child, and at the New York Urban League, our village is critical to the work we do to provide our young people with opportunities to help them dream big and achieve their goals. If you want to join the #NYUL village and help us continue pouring into NYC’s underserved youth, contact Shalima L. McCants, NYUL Chief Program Officer, at smccants@nyul.org for ways you can get involved.  #empoweringcommunities #inequalityisunacceptable #fighttodaychangetomorrow #blackmentorsmatter #highereducation #collegebound #mentoringmatters Andrea Donkor Chadwick Roberson, APMA® Helen C. Shelton, MS Kenya D. L. Townsend Lloyd Chinn Maggie Brunn Malcolm Ellis Marcia Maxwell Teresa Wells Ward Corbett DeNora Getachew Terry Yarde