What You Should Know About Sacramento Urban League

The Greater Sacramento Urban League was established in 1968, supporting the greater Sacramento regions including: Sacramento County, El Dorado County, Placer County and Yolo County.

GSUL offers programs and services to help better our community and the people in it. As a community organization, we work diligently to ensure that the people we touch get the very best services in the region. Whether it is tutoring young people, helping a young adult get back on the right path, showing a family how to save for their first home or assisting a worker in learning new skills to help keep a job, the Urban League will be there!

GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUE PROGRAMS

• Education
• Empowerment Academy
• Summer Youth Employment Program
• Computer Clubhouse
• General Education Developement Preparation
• Programs Serve: Children 2-6, Youth 11-17. Age 18+
• Economic Empowerment
• Office Software Specialist
• WAI/ARRA/SOCOE
• One Stop Career Center
• Employment Training Panel (ETP)
• Sacramento Youth Empowerment Program
• Programs Serve: Youth 14-21, Adults 18+, Seniors 55+
• Health & Quality of Life
• PROMISE-Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Programs Serve: Youth 11-24, Women, Adults 18+
• Board Members/Volunteers:
• Board Members Currently Serving: 31
• Urban League Young Professionals Membership: 24

Come join us as we work to change lives at the Urban League. Whether as a client, volunteer or financial supporter, we welcome you to "...Be Empowered!" at the Greater Sacramento Urban League.

I am the Urban League,
You are the Urban League,
WE are the Urban League.

Visit gsul.org today!

The Commemorative Centennial Wall Tile

For 100 years, the National Urban League movement has empowered African Americans to secure self-reliance and economic, social, and political equality. And since 1968, the Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) has served that vital role in our community.


GED classes … gang intervention … vocational training … job placement … health and fitness education … these are just some of the services we provide to people in the Greater Sacramento area.

You and I know that Sacramento faces enormous challenges today. Even as people talk of an economic recovery, many of our friends and neighbors remain unemployed, uninsured, and struggling to stay out of poverty.

As part of centennial celebration of the Urban League movement, I invite you to become a member of the Greater Sacramento Urban League movement by purchasing a commemorative wall tile. Your tax-deductible contribution of $500 will be remembered forever as part of our Centennial Wall Tile campaign.

By making this generous gift you will invest in GSUL enabling us to provide services and programs to more than 4,000 youth and adults in the Greater Sacramento area every year.

Make your commitment TODAY to purchase a centennial tile, and receive:

 12x12 inch black Italian marble commemorative tile bearing the name of your choice. Featuring our Centennial logo in gold lettering,

 Invitation to Centennial Champaign Reception and

 One Year Membership to the Greater Sacramento Urban League

They needed our support – now we need yours…Thank you for empowering communities and changing lives.

Sincerely,

David B. DeLuz

President and CEO


Take this opportunity to be part of the Urban League history.

Your Commemorative Tile will be a permanent reminder of your generosity and vision for future generations.

Purchase NOW thru December 30th and receive a one year

FREE GSUL MEMBERSHIP!

Along with an invitation to the Centennial Champaign Reception for the unveiling of your tile!

Yes! I want to make a lasting memory of my support to the Urban League.

For more information visit us at gsul.org or call us at 916.286.8600

NATIONAL STATE OF BLACK AMERICA PUBLICATION RELEASE

The State of Black America 2010 "JOBS"

 

The National Urban League launched The State of Black America 2010 "JOBS" book release: Responding to the Crisis (SOBA) report at its annual Legislative Policy Conference in Washington, DC. The report outlines innovative steps that must be taken-including supporting small businesses and the emerging green economy, reforming education and expanding broadband access-to move this country and our urban communities forward toward full economic and social equity.

The report presents the National Urban League's plan for creating jobs and includes the 2010 Equality Index,™ which examines African-American and Latino progress in economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice. Authors include Dr. Bernard Anderson, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.In this, the 34th edition of The State of Black America, the National Urban League responds to this crisis – it presents the National Urban League’s Plan for Creating Jobs and features analysis and recommendations from experts and leaders on specific steps to address the jobs crisis in urban communities. An all encompassing analysis is provided by in-depth examination of the relationship between jobs and education, healthcare, broadband access and environmentalism. The data and analysis in this report provide a blueprint for responding to this crisis.

Now Available!

CLICK HERE  to obtain your copy TODAY!

The State of Black America

The National Urban League launched The State of Black America 2010 // JOBS: Responding to the Crisis (SOBA) report at its annual Legislative Policy Conference in Washington, DC.


The report outlines innovative steps that must be taken-including supporting small businesses and the emerging green economy, reforming education and expanding broadband access-to move this country and our urban communities forward toward full economic and social equity. The report presents the National Urban League's plan for creating jobs and includes the 2010 Equality Index,™ which examines African-American and Latino progress in economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice. Authors include Dr. Bernard Anderson, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

In this, the 34th edition of The State of Black America, the National Urban League responds to this crisis – it presents the National Urban League’s Plan for Creating Jobs and features analysis and recommendations from experts and leaders on specific steps to address the jobs crisis in urban communities. An all encompassing analysis is provided by in-depth examination of the relationship between jobs and education, healthcare, broadband access and environmentalism. The data and analysis in this report provide a blueprint for responding to this crisis.

The KEY take-aways at of the 2010 SOBA Event to be held August 11, 2010 will include:

Informing stakeholders and opinion leaders regarding the crisis in the minority community regarding jobs and educational resources; and

To identify and highlight key policy priorities, initiatives and strategies to get urban communities back to work (beginning with those advocated by the National Urban League in its SOBA publication)

Additionally, at the SOBA reception, the GSUL will identify and honor key legislators who have contributed to fulfilling the mission and vision of the Urban League, civil rights and economic equity.

For more information or interview request contact:

Jamie Rickey
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
916.286.8656

For full executive summary click here Executive Summary

Virtual Job Fair

On Thursday, July 15th the Greater Sacramento Urban League held it's 17th annual Diversity Job Fair. Over a thousand job seekers attended the the fair for meet and greets with employers, on the spot interviews, resume building workshops, cyber cafe, employability workshops and much more. If you were unable to attend the fair there is still time to submit your applications. The Greater Sacramento Urban League and JobJournal are offering a Virtual Job Fair from now until July 29th. Just click the link to begin applying!

Click Here Virtual Job Fair

TOOLS FOR YOUR CAREER-Diversity Job Fair

Join us as we offer the "Tools for Your Career" in our community on July 15, 2010 at the Sacramento Convention Center from 10am to 4pm. Come together with thousands of job seekers as we connect the public, private, and corporate sectors. Open to the general public, the Diversity Job Fair has plenty to offer and is one of the largest job fairs in the greater Sacramento region.
We Offer:

• Meet and greet with employers
• Resume critiques
• On-site interviews
• Career workshops

During these tough economic times don't be left in the dark. We have the tools you need and it's time for you to utilize them! We look forward to seeing you there!

TechCert and the Stride Center have teamed with the Urban League

In Sacramento's still-struggling employment market, the region's tech sector continues to offer reason for hope. Sacramento tech postings are surging, said job search site Dice.com. More companies are adding positions, gearing up and growing, said officials at the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance. At the Greater Sacramento Urban League, a class of 30 is learning the skills needed to enter the tech job market. Students in the class, called TechCert, receive free training to become certified as computer technicians. "This is a boot camp for the tech world. We're preparing people for a new working environment," said Darby Patterson, Sacramento program director of the nonprofit Stride Center, the Oakland-based career training organization teaching the course. "We track the news like everybody else, and the greatest survivability is in tech," Patterson said. "Everybody in business needs their systems to work." Students range from high school age to workers 50 and over. Many are low-income or displaced workers looking to gain a foothold in today's economy. The comprehensive 23-week course takes students from computer upgrades and repair to troubleshooting, removing viruses and loading operating systems, all toward testing for A+ certification demonstrating competency as a computer technician. "We think this will make a difference," said David DeLuz, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Sacramento Urban League. "This helps us provide a significantly elevated level of opportunity for people in our community."
For more information on the TechCert program, visit online at www.stridecenter.org
 
The course is funded by a $591,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant to the local Urban League through the state's Employment Development Department.

"TOOLS FOR YOUR CAREER" Diversity Job Fair 2010

The GSUL Diversity Job Fair is one of the largest in the greater Sacramento region. Come together with thousands of job seekers as we connect public, private, and corporate sectors. Open to the general public.


Join us Thursday, July 15th at the Sacramento Convention Center

We offer:

• Meet and greet with employers

• Résumé critiques

• On-site interviews

• Career workshops

Join us as we produce the Tools for Your Career.

Visit gsul.org for more information.
Sponsor opportunities available.

Greater Sacramento Urban League To Host “I Am the Urban League” Reunion

Sacramento, CA - The Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) will host a “I Am The Urban League” reunion event on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 in the Atrium of the GSUL which is located Del Paso Heights, in Sacramento. GSUL is hosting this free event to honor and reconnect with program graduates, alumni, former staff and community partners.The reception is free and open to the public. RSVP’s are requested but not required. Please RSVP to Lynnise Davis at 286-8612 or ldavis@gsul.org.

Lawmakers demand probe of

Lawmakers demand probe of ‘Compton Cookout’

Posted using ShareThis

Steinberg unveils Democratic jobs package - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

Steinberg unveils Democratic jobs package - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

Posted using ShareThis

GSUL plans to use the substantial grant amount to train workers!

GSUL recently engaged in a rewarding partnership with The Stride Center, a San Pablo

based tech training agency, to offer a professional computer certification courses to the
community. This funding allows the partnership to continue and expands the availability
of professional development courses for dislocated or unemployed workers. The Sacramento region

has over 175 technology-based companies that are currently hiring or are making plans
to hire in the near future. The job training funding from ARRA will allow the GSUL to
train workers to fill these positions.

PND - News - Americans Support Health Reform Proposals When Told About Key Provisions, Survey Finds

PND - News - Americans Support Health Reform Proposals When Told About Key Provisions, Survey Finds

Posted using ShareThis

California Receives Nearly $11 Million in Recovery Act Grants For Jobs!

Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) Receives Nearly $600K in Recovery Act Grants for Employment Training Programs! The projects will focus on the employment and training needs of low-income, unemployed, dislocated workers or underskilled adults 18 and older who face challenges in regaining employment.
Follow this link to see the press release from the Govenorr's office.