Economic Services

Presenting ADVANCE-U

Progressive Pathways to Career Transformation
 


 

We are committed to strengthening the family unit by promoting economic self-sufficiency. We help equip individuals with the tools needed to enter or re-enter the workforce through training, career-building, and job placement services. ADVANCE-U offers a full range of essential economic resources for residents to help them succeed in the workforce, stabilize their finances and build assets.

ADVANCE-U can be described in three simple solutions: career credentialing, career preparation, and career advancement. 


JOIN THE ADVANCE-U JOURNEY

 

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Career Credentials 

The Urban League is strengthening its service model with career credentialing to prepare and equip individuals for career advancement. We are committed to eliminating equality gaps through reskilling and upskilling pathways to employment.


"I believe getting the white belt certification really helped drive their decision to hire me." - Kimerlee Richardson


Earn One Free Certification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  • Scrum Master
  • Python Coding
  • Cybersecurity
  • COMP TIA A+
  • Tableau Training
  • Amazon Web Services

HEALTHCARE

  • Home Health Aide
  • Emergency Medical Tech
  • Certified Nurse Assitant
  • Phlebotomist 
  • Surgical Technician

Career Preparation

The Urban League provides essential tools and services to guide career preparation for individuals seeking employment. All of our uniquely designed workshops are facilitated by career coaches focusing on key developmental categories:

  • Job Search Techniques
  • Financial Literacy
  • Family & Child Support Services
  • Life skills Development
  • Resume & Job Search Techniques
  • Interview Attire
  • Image Consultation
  • Pre-interview Counseling
  • Interview Preparation

 

Career Advancement

The Urban League of Broward County provides a space to overcome hurdles that may be holding you back and help you move towards creating a step-by-step plan for attaining your long-term goals. Through the coaching process, clients will focus on financial education, asset building, job training, career advancement, public benefits screenings, and identifying personal goals for a successful financial future! 


Access

  • Job Placement Opportunities
  • Money Management Education
  • Credit Improvement Strategies
  • Asset Building
  • Job Development Support and Training
  • Career Fairs and Hiring Events
  • Networking Opportunities

 

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We are thrilled to share the news that the Urban League of Broward County now offers FREE tax preparation services. This service is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 21, 2025, to May 1, 2025.

Schedule

Tuesdays, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 18, Mar 25, Apr 1, Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29

 

Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 6, Mar 13. Mar 20, Mar 27, Apr 3, Apr 10, Apr 17, Apr 24, May 1


Advance-U Programs Suite

Center for Working Families (C.W.F.) assists low- to moderate-income families in achieving financial stability through coordinated services like employment training, financial education, and income support. With personalized coaching and workshops, participants improve their finances, prepare for asset building, and plan for a stable future.

Urban Tech Jobs Program (UTJP) offers training to individuals aged 18 and above who are unemployed, underemployed, or working with only a high school diploma or G.E.D. Participants can access job opportunities in information technology with the support of career counseling, case management, and enrollment assistance in short-term certification programs. UTJP allows participants to transform their lives and obtain vocational credentials in the IT industry.

Workplace Excellence Workshops provide necessary tools and services to help individuals prepare and search for careers. These interactive power sessions are facilitated by career coaches focusing on key developmental categories.

Individual Development Account (I.D.A.) Program is designed to increase knowledge and wealth in the low-income community by providing a 2:1 match savings program that will allow you to either purchase your first home, continue post-secondary education or establish a small business. Quarterly financial literacy workshops are held to encourage good budgeting and savings techniques.  

The Urban League of Broward County's IDA (Individual Development Account) Match Savings program is NOT accepting new applications currently due to limited funding. If you are a Broward County resident and are interested in being placed on the IDA waitlist, please review the eligibility guidelines and email your contact information and asset use (education, home purchase, small business, or vehicle purchase) to IDA@ulbcfl.org. An Urban League staff member will contact you with the next steps as funding becomes available.

The Urban League of Broward County is committed to strengthening the family unit by promoting economic self-sufficiency.  We look forward to working with you on your asset attainment goals. 

Guideline

 

Unit Size 

 

 

MONTHLY 

400% 

$ 4,860 

$6,573 

$8,287 

$10,000 

$11,713 

$13,427 

$15,140 

$16,853 

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Unit Size 

 

 

YEARLY 

400% 

$58,320 

$78,880 

$99,440 

$120,000 

$140,560 

$161,120 

$181,680 

$202,240 

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Digital Literacy Program provides access to training covering a spectrum of digital literacy levels, from basic and intermediate computer skills to mid-level and high-level digital career skills. With the demand for IT and computer skills on the rise, individuals have an opportunity to develop the necessary digital skills to be productive citizens and to increase work-based opportunities. ​The Urban League of Broward County is building a more resilient and inclusive workforce by providing reskilling and upskilling pathways to employment.

Have a question about our Jobs programs?

Contact the Urban League at 954.584.0777.