Promoting economic self-sufficiency
We are committed to strengthening the family unit by promoting economic self-sufficiency. Through training, career-building and job placement services, we help equip individuals with tools needed to enter or re-enter the workforce. Our Center for Working Families offers a full range of essential economic resources for low-income residents to help them succeed in the workforce, stabilize their finances and build assets.
Program Overview
Critical Occupation Responses through Education (C.O.R.E.) is a program for work ready individuals ages 16 and older with an interest in job-related training. Gain access to free training and certification in a high demand field, career counseling, and job placement. Explore new career opportunities in the field of Information Technology, White Belt and Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. Attend an orientation today.
"I believe getting the CORE certification really helped drive their decision to hire me." - Kimerlee Richardson
Earn One Free Certification
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Supply Chain Management Principles
- Supply Chain Management Customer Service Operations
- Microsoft Excel Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel Certificate
- Project Management Introduction
- CompTIA A+< Beginner Information Technology Course?
Sponsored In Part By
- Broward College
- Department of Economic Opportunity
How To Get Involved
To learn more about the CORE program and how to get involved, click here.
Program Overview
Urban Tech Jobs Program (UTJP) is an accelerated technology training program for adults ages 18 and older who are currently unemployed and have a high school diploma or GED. Gain access to IT certification programs, career counseling, and subsidized work experiences. Open the door to new career opportunities in the information technology industry including IT Sales, Computer Support Services, Information Security Analytics, and more. Attend an orientation today. Register here.
Program Benefits
Sponsored In Part By
- National Urban League
- Comcast
How To Get Involved
To learn more about the Urban Tech program and how to get involved, click here.
Program Overview
The Center for Working Families (CWF) 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! Learn more here, or register now.
Program Benefits
- Money management education
- Credit improvement strategies
- Asset building
- Job development support and training
Sponsored In Part By
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Broward County
- United Way of Broward County
How To Get Involved
To learn more about the CWF program and how to get involved, click here.
Program Overview
Workplace Excellence Workshops provide essential tools and services to help individuals prepare and search for employment. Workshops are held in a four-day series which runs consecutively from Monday to Thursday. All 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
Each day, the workshop series will cover new topics and material. Each month the complete workshop series will be offered in a 4-day consecutive morning session from 10 am -12 pm daily and a 4-day consecutive evening session from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm daily.
Program Benefits
- Job search techniques
- Resume development
- Interview preparation
Sponsored In Part By
- Department of Labor
How To Get Involved
To learn more about the CWF program and how to get involved, click here.
Have a question about our Jobs programs?
Contact the Urban League at 954.584.0777.