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The
National Urban League, in its continuing efforts to engage the most challenged
of our youth, has received initial funding to implement a comprehensive
workforce development initiative to re-connect “high-risk” out-of-school and
adjudicated 18 through 21 year old youth with education through employment. The
Urban Youth Empowerment Program (UYEP) is a youth career preparation program
rooted in work activities. Our partnership with faith and community based
organizations will under gird this model by establishing initial work
environments and providing advocates and mentors to high risk youth. The
Greater Sacramento Urban League has been one of the affiliates selected to
provide the critical support structures necessary to begin equipping our youth
with the new skills and abilities required to compete in a knowledge-based
economy. The Sacramento Urban Youth Program (SUYEP), in conjunction with our
partners, will deliver the academic, career exploration and personal development
acumen that are prerequisites to launching successful careers. SUYEP intends to
demonstrate the relative effectiveness of timely engagement of the targeted
population in work-related activities that enhance the basic competencies that
employers want. The underlying expectation is that early exposure to career
opportunities will spark a desire for knowledge and introduce the concept of
life-long learning-an essential component toward continuous development and
credentialing for all workers, especially youth disenfranchised from mainstream
America.
The Greater
Sacramento Urban League will provide the following services:
1.
Assessment, Case Management and Mentoring Services
2.
Educational Services that shall include GED and academic enrichment activities,
and linkages to post-secondary education.
3.
Workforce Preparation Services that shall include community service work
experience and subsidized internships.
4. Personal
Development Services that shall include life, leadership, civic responsibility,
and financial management skills.
5.
Unsubsidized employment Services that shall provide employment placements for
enrolled participants.
SUYEP Flyer
If you have
questions regarding this program, please call 286-8626. If you know a
student who is ready to take the next step towards completing their education,
orientation is held every Wednesday at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm; no appointment is
necessary.
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