March 2010
Urban Links with Pat Coulter
March 5
Tune in to "Urban Links," the ULP's monthly radio show on WURD 900 AM. Join ULP President & CEO Patricia A. Coulter at our new time - 9:30 a.m. - the first Friday of each month and learn how you can become engaged in your community. Having problems tuning in? Listen to the show live by logging onto www.900AMWURD.com or watch it via live audio stream at www.wakeupwithbill.com!
Employment Services
Urban League Career Center Orientation: How to Get a Job in Philly
Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) office
121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Monday, March 1 (please RSVP by February 26, 2010)
- Monday, March 8 (please RSVP by March 4, 2010)
- Monday, March 15 (please RSVP by March 11, 2010)
- Monday, March 22 (please RSVP by March 18, 2010)
- Monday, March 29 (please RSVP by March 25, 2010)
Receive a complete introduction to the ULP Career Center and its services, gaining valuable information on how to prepare for and conduct a successful job search! To reserve your space for this free session, you must register. Registrations can be made by calling 215-985-3220, ext. 210 or via email by clicking here and enter "Career Center Orientation" in the subject line. Once you have registered, please remember to bring a hard copy of your resume to the orientation.
Urban League Career Center Resume Review Workshop
Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) office
121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday, March 4 (please RSVP by March 1, 2010)
- Thursday, March 11 (please RSVP by March 8,2 010)
- Thursday, March 18 (please RSVP by March 15, 2010)
- Thursday, March 25 (please RSVP by March 22, 2010)
During this free session, learn resume techniques and the do's and don'ts of creating a resume that yields great results in this hands-on workshop! Registrations can be made by calling 215-985-3220, ext. 210 or via email by clicking here and enter "Resume Review Workshop " in the subject line. Once you have registered, please remember to bring a hard copy of your resume as well as a version saved on a disk or flash drive.
Fulton Financial Corporation Information Session
Tuesday, March 9
Urban League of Philadelphia
121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Are you interested in a job in the banking industry? If so, join us as recruiters from Fulton Financial Corporation will provide attendees with information on the type of jobs available and what banking recruiters are looking for in a candidate! To attend this event, you must RSVP by Friday, March 5. To see if you meet the criteria for this workshop, please contact the Career Center at 215-985-3220, ext. 210 or via email at cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org. Please bring a hard copy of your resume as well as a version on a flash drive or diskette.
Celebrate Diversity! Career Fair Prep Session
Tuesday, March 16
Urban League of Philadelphia
121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Are you prepared and ready to maximize your job fair experience? This workshop will provide you with insight on how you can "stand out" from the crowd and connect with recruiters. We will provide you with the necessary tools to prepare and gain valuable information on how to prepare and conduct a successful job search via a job fair! You must RSVP for this event. Please do so by calling the Career Center at 215-985-3220, ext. 210 or email cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org.
Celebrate Diversity! Career Fair
Wednesday, March 24
The Kimmel Center
260 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Celebrate Diversity! Career Fair is back! Join us as we partner with JobCircle.com, the region's largest online job board, and dozens of local companies committed to helping you recharge your job search. Companies will be on hand looking for candidates for open positions at all career levels and in all industries. Additionally, there will be free career workshops and resume critiques throughout the day. Stop hiding behind your computer and make that oh so important face-to-face contact with the companies that you are interested in! You must register in advance by clicking here
Mock Interviewing Workshop Series*
Sponsored by Lee Hecht Harrison
Urban League of Philadelphia
121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
* Last Friday of each month
Are you properly prepared to interview for the job of your dreams? Do you feel confident that you could win over a recruiter? We're pleased to have Lee Hecht Harrison, one of the top talent management companies, conduct this free workshop which will prepare you for what employers look for during the job interview while providing you with the tools necessary to ace that interview! Practice answering behavioral interview questions and all those tough questions that you usually don't know how to handle!
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is only offered to job seekers who have successfully completed the Career Center Orientation and Resume Review Workshop. To see if you meet the criteria for this workshop, please contact the Career Center at 215-985-3220, ext. 210 or via email at cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org. Please bring a copy of your resume.
Customer Service Training for PHA Residents
Ongoing
Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) office
121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
We are recruiting for this free job training program, created to offer employment skills to residents of Philadelphia Housing Authority properties. If you are looking to begin a new career in customer service, like helping others and can provide excellent customer service, contact us now to learn about our nine-week training program. Accepted participants will receive resume writing and job search assistance. Interested candidates must be referred by their PHA coordinator. To inquire about this program, please call 215-985-3220, ext. 210 or email us.
Economic Development
Urban League Entrepreneurship Center presents
Thursday's Brown Bag Special
Urban League of Philadelphia Office
121 S. Broad Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
If you're interested in starting a business or are already in business and would like to improve your skill set, learn how to do so over lunch! Join us each Thursday through the end of October for our lunch and learn seminar series. Seating begins at 12:00 p.m. and we promise to have you back at work by 1:00 p.m.! Just bring your open mind, a bag lunch and the rest will be up to us! This series will be facilitated by Mark Corbin. This month's topics include:
- March 4 - Cash Flow Management for the Small Business Owner
- March 11 - Nonprofit Boards - It's More Than Volunteering
To register for one or more of these lunch and learn seminars please call Mary Harper no later than the Wednesday prior to the session you wish to attend. Ms. Harper can be reached at 215-985-3220, ext. 201, or send an email and list "Thursday's Brown Bag Special " in the subject line.
Urban League Homebuyer Education Workshops
March 6 & March 20
Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) office
121 S. Broad Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
How much home can you afford to buy? How can you prepare and maintain a budget? What role does credit play in buying a home? If you're in the market for buying your first home and have asked yourself these questions, please join us for free information session that might give you the keys to unlocking the door to home ownership!
To register, call 215-985-3220, ext. 201 or email us and place "Homebuyer Education Workshop" in the subject line.
Affinity Groups
NExT Philadelphia - The Network of Extraordinary Talent
General Body Meeting
March 9
PECO Building
2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
6 p.m.
Join the leadership from NExT Philadelphia (formerly the Young Professionals) as we outline remaining events for the year and seek your support for a variety of upcoming events.
NExT Philadelphia - The Network of Extraordinary Talent Scholarship Fundraiser
"A Night With the 76ers"
March 30
Wachovia Center
3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Reception: 6 p.m. Tip-off: 7 p.m.
Come out and cheer on the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder and support a good cause! Proceeds from this event will benefit the NExT Philadelphia Scholarship Fund and the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia/GPUAC Haiti relief efforts. Tickets are $50 per person and include:
- Premium Club Box Seat in Comcast Business Club Lounge
- Concierge Service
- Private Cash Bar
- Private Restroom
- Access to Cadillac Grille Restaurant
- Access to Philadelphia Parks Sports Bar
To purchase tickets, please click here. We look forward to seeing you as we support local students furthering their education here and rebuilding the lives of our brothers and sisters in Haiti!
Urban League Guild of Philadelphia presents
"Soul Sounds - A Live Concert
April 3
Hilton Philadelphia
4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
12 p.m.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an afternoon of great music and entertainment emceed by legendary radio personality, Diane Brown! Tickets are $55. For additional information, please call 215-229-3298.
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