The Urban League of Greater Atlanta
MISSION
The Urban League of Greater Atlanta has promoted economic empowerment since our founding more than 100 years ago, as part of a broader, National Urban League network of historic civil rights organizations throughout the United States. NUL affiliates now number 92, all dedicated to fostering economic empowerment to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. We build powerful partnerships to help clients reach their goals through education, homeownership, workforce development and career expansion, entrepreneurship/small business development and growth, civic engagement, and more.
Our mission is to ensure that African Americans and others have access to the tools they need to secure economic stability, equity, social justice, and civil rights. We operate our life-changing programs under five pillars: Human Services, Health & Wellness; Careers, Talent Development, & Workforce Solutions; Entrepreneurship & Economic Development; Housing, Financial Empowerment & Wealth Building; and Legislative Policy, Social Justice & Civic Engagement.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Low-income individuals
- Public housing residents
- Unemployed individuals
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Juvenile offender
- Needs assistance to gain employment
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- City of Atlanta
- Clayton County
- Cobb County
- DeKalb County
- Douglas County
- Fayette County
- Fulton County
- Gwinnett County
- Henry County
- Rockdale County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Internships and co-ops
- Job board
- Job performance coaching
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
- Pre-placement assessment
- Resume development
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Financial planning education
- Job performance coaching
- Virtual services available
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Benefits counseling
- Case management
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Basic financial education
- Behavior modification
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Decision making
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Time management
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Industry Recognized Credentials
- Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
SPECIAL SKILLS
The Urban League of Greater Atlanta offers two levels of computer training. First is our Fast Track Program. In the Fast Track computer classes, students may choose to learn Introduction to Microsoft Office 2013 Products and Advanced Microsoft Office 2013 Products. The second level is our Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program. This is a 12-week program to provide trainees with the skills they need to successfully pass the MOS Certification test.