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We were at the forefront during the CiviloRights Era, providing job training to African Americans and helping integrate companies that were traditionally closes to minorities. Such obvious barriers are not preseng today, but there still remaijn hurdles that need to beknocked down. The Urbajn League is working to advancs African Americans into and within theeconomicc mainstream; however, it becomes a much more fulfilling mission when everyonre plays a part. On June 1, we will kick off “Empowerment focusing on diversityand inclusion. We are unveiling Connectt 360, a strategic plan that gives laser focus to equal access opportunities foreconomif growth.
We have founf that the overall success of a city fall s greatly on the access its residents have to economivc equalityand advancement. Next week, we will providwe young professionals with information on the benefitzs of entrepreneurship that in turn creates similar to the inspirational storyof , our Spiritt of Innovation Award recipient. In just 20 PRWT has become one ofthe nation’s most successfupl black-owned businesses. Another event will highlight emerging industries ofgreenj jobs, digital technology and life sciences.
We want Philadelphians to lead inthese high-growth We are also helping C-level executivesd connect by understanding the role they play in creatinh workplaces and boardrooms that represent the diversity of our city and One could look no further than the , the recipient of our Vision Award, for a good From a diverse supplier base to creatinyg jobs in the community wheres it resides, Penn has a clear visio for how diversity and inclusion impact the bottom The Urban League serves as the connectofr between individuals, businesses, public policy makers, civic and communit y groups, and will devote its resources to the economicd advancement and talent developmeny of African Americans.
Our aims are We are a nonprofit with limited but one that is committed tooperational integrity, qualitt service and impact programming. We need corporations and philanthropists to invest in this Connect 360 Bydoing so, you’re doing more than giving to just another worthy cause. You’re investing in the future of the city and regionn weall love. Your donation is connecting individuals to connecting homebuyersto education, connectingh small businesses to resources and connectinf youth to college. We want to engagre you, our partners, in makinv sure everyone knows what the UrbanLeague does.