by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 15, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program
That’s right! WXII covered our Summer Youth Program. This amazing program, funded by the City of Winston-Salem, allows low-moderate income teens, ages 15-19 to intern at local businesses throughout Winston-Salem. They receive stipends while gaining paths to...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 15, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
Over the last several months, the W-S Urban League has been advocating around a few key issues. It is always great when elected leaders are responsive to our efforts. We recognize supportive officials whenever we can with a big: THANK YOU! Public transportation We...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 12, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
Contact aharris@4×8.6f1.myftpupload.com for inquiries. On Tuesday, July 18th at 11:00 am at the Winston-Salem Urban League’s Vivian Burke Quality of Life Center at 3441 North Patterson Ave., the Winston-Salem Urban League will release the State of Black...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 8, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Summer Youth Employment Program
On Thursday night, approximately two dozen Winston-Salem preferred employers came together at the home of W-S Urban League CEO James Perry. The house was stirring with anticipation. The purpose: an orientation and mixer for the 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program....
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 8, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program
Our goal was huge but straightforward. Turn 148 teenagers into the most impressive job candidates that employers had ever seen. We jumped into action. Step one: each teen must write a resume. All 148 teens in the Summer Youth Employment Program met up at the Forsyth...