Urban League of Hillsborough County Gets $300K Grant from Dept. of Labor

TAMPA BAY (Sept. 18, 2023) – The Urban League of Hillsborough County (Tampa, FL) just received a $300,000 grant from the Department of Labor to help with their workforce program.

The grant will help the Urban League’s existing program that helps former high school students who did not graduate. The program, called the “Hands Up Program,” will assist 25 people with a paid internship in industries such as mechanics, retail, solar energy, along with others. The program will also enable the participants to receive services such as transportation, GED preparation, and childcare services.

Stanley Gray, President and CEO of the Urban League, said, “Urban League stands for helping individuals feel economically empowered. By giving young people access to a livable wage and abilities to support themselves and their families, we are able to change life trajectories and keep worth local.”

The program is currently accepting applications until Oct. 15th.

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