National Urban League Announces Apprenticeship Program with Urban League of Louisiana & National Automobile Dealers Association

DALLAS (Jan. 30, 2023) – This past Friday, Jan. 27th, the National Urban League, along with the Urban League of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA) an the National Automobile Dealers Association, announced the launch of a pilot service technician apprenticeship program.

The program, slated to begin in February, will have candidates begin a month long professional and life skills program, which, once completed, will have them shadow employees at Louisiana dealerships while also taking automotive technology classes at either Baton Rouge or Delgado Community College.

President and CEO of the Urban League of Louisiana. Judy Reese Mores, said, “We are excited that this important workforce development program is taking root in Louisiana through the Urban League of Louisiana, National Urban League, and National Automobile Dealers Association.”

“This is yet another opportunity for our local technicians to develop ad this program creates equitable pathways for a stronger and more innovative automotive industry in our state.”

Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, said, “As a proud son of Louisiana, I’m especially pleased to be launching this innovative and exciting new partnership here. A diverse workforce that has equitable access to training and opportunity is a key element to a dynamic and resilient economy, and creative organizations like the National Automobile Dealers Association are helping to lead the way.”

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