The Urban League of Greater Atlanta
MISSION
The Urban League of Greater Atlanta has been all about economic empowerment since we opened our doors more than 98 years ago, as part of a broader, National Urban League network of 98 historic civil rights organizations throughout the United States—all dedicated to fostering economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. Our mission is to enable and empower African Americans and others to achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. We focus on six key tenets of economic empowerment: (1) education and job skills training, (2) employment, careers and entrepreneurship, (3) housing and community development, (4) financial literacy and wealth creation, (5) youth empowerment, and (6) civic engagement and leadership.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Low-income individuals
- Unemployed individuals
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Needs assistance to gain employment
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Fulton County
- City of Atlanta
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Pre-placement assessment
- Employment readiness counseling
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Job referrals
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
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, Advanced Microsoft Office 2013 Products. The second level is our Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program. This is a 12-week program designed to provide trainees with the skills they need to successfully pass the MOS Certification test.