Employment, Training and Economic Empowerment

 

Employment Counseling and Placement Clients are prepared for job placement with career counseling assessment, resume writing assistance, interview coaching, and referral services. The Urban League has a reputation for quality training and employment assistance. New clients can enroll at the employment department on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9:00 am to 5 pm. Please bring an updated resume, if available and for more information contact the employment department at 412.227.5021 Services provided include: On-site employer interviews Workshops On-line job search Employment counseling Employment referral Placement assistance Urban Youth Empowerment Program (UYEP) The program provides career preparation and meaningful unsubsidized employment to "high risk" out of school and or adjudicated youth ages 18-21 in Allegheny County. The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is partnering with the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board and other community and faith based organizations in implementing the UYEP contract. UYEP is funded through the Department of Labor and for more information please call 412.325.3928.  Program services include: Intensive case management GED preparation Assessment Computer training Community service Internships On the job training Job placement Additional Services Access to labor market information and job vacancy information. Information regarding training programs and higher education.