July 2003

NULITES Summit - July 24-28, 2003

National Urban League Conference
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The National Urban League Incentives to Excel and Succeed (NULITES) program enhances academic, personal and social development in youth and provides career exploration opportunities and encourages problem solving and volunteerism.

At this years’ NULITIES Summit, students will spend three days at one of Pittsburgh’s local college campuses where they will attend educational workshops, meet with local corporations, and enjoy a fun-filled day at Kennywood Park.

National Urban League Conference - July 26-30, 2003

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

For more than 90 years, the National Urban League has convened annually to hold a four-day conference for concerned individuals, educators, social service providers, government, corporations, not-for-profit organizations, foundations, community leaders, young professionals, entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, advocates for civil rights, religious leaders and professional civic groups. The National Urban League has selected Pittsburgh and the Urban League of Pittsburgh to host the 2003 conference.

The Urban League of Pittsburgh is committed and determined to create an exciting, educational experience and for conference attendees who are visiting, a real positive image of the City of Pittsburgh, especially the African-American community.

Under the leadership of the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s President and CEO, Esther L. Bush, the agency has embarked upon a campaign to insure all conference attendees have an opportunity to participate fully in the benefits of being a part of this national opportunity.

This years conference will provide informative sessions, numerous opportunities for networking, opportunities for career advancement, CEU’s, corporate marketing, discussion on government policies and civic issues and general information sharing.

Pittsburgh hopes to bring in some 3,500 delegates and 10,000 participants and estimates that several million dollars in spending will be gained in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Career Fair - July 28-29, 2003

National Urban League Conference
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The three-day Career Fair will be open to registered attendees, as well as the general public – a highly skilled talent pool and future leaders from the African-American community.

There will be approximately 90 to 100 exhibit booths and private interview booths. In addition to the on-site event, exhibitors will be able to access our national resume database. The database will contain thousands of resumes from eager applicants.