LAS VEGAS (March 11, 2022) — In an unprecedented move aimed at recruiting, training, and hiring more women and minorities in the auto retail industry, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and National Urban League (the League) today announced that the two organizations have partnered to create a workforce development initiative. This collaboration marks the first time NADA has teamed up with the League, a historic civil rights organization.

The NADA-National Urban League Workforce Development Plan will promote diversity and inclusion among the next generation of employees, including technicians, at franchised new-car and -truck dealerships through two strategic pilot programs: the Jumpstart! Technician Apprenticeship Program and a Dealership Internship Program.

NEW YORK (March 10, 2022) -- National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today called the 2020 Census undercount of Black, Latino, and American Indian residents “outrageous” and urged the Census Bureau to address the crisis with all due urgency.

The Chicago Urban League has named Jessica R. Harris as its new Chief Development Officer, effective March 2, 2022. Additionally, Calmetta Coleman has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.

MADISON (WKOW) -- The disparities in homeownership between White, Hispanic, and African-American families across Wisconsin have only gotten worse over the last decade according to a report from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum.

The 2014 study that said the Charlotte area had the worst economic mobility among the nation’s largest 50 metro areas has been updated,

 

Date: Wednesday, March 16th, 1 pm EST

Event Description: In our efforts to expand Upskilling and Apprenticeship opportunities for entry into higher skilled and higher paying jobs, the Workforce Division invites you to join us on Wednesday, March 16th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST for an Energy Jobs Town Hall. Connect with your regional partners and hear from Energy Industry leaders on the myriad opportunities within the sector!

 

Date: Wednesday, March 16th 12pm EST

Sponsored by: Nestlé

 

ST. LOUIS, MO – The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) honored twelve black journalists with merit awards.

 

 

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Area Urban League (Houston, TX) will be adding to their numbers to combat COVID-19.

Thanks to funding from the National Urban League, HAUL (Houston Area Urban League) will be able to hire 20 new Community Health Navigators. These Navigators will be conducting outreach within the Houston community, along with engagement activities that will best convince Houston residents to get the COVID vaccine. These Navigators will be trained and supported by HAUL.