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Education
and Youth
NULITES
NULITES is the
National Urban League Incentives To Excel & Succeed nationwide
youth initiative. Launched in 1989, it is the longest ongoing National
Urban League youth initiative. Founded on the premise that young
people are our most valuable resource, NULITES is designed to reflect
the positive aspects of youth in today's society while providing
opportunities for personal and leadership development.
The main purpose of NULITES is to promote and maintain high standards
of well being, educational, character and leadership qualities.
This is accomplished through its program goals, structure and required
educational seminars and community service projects. Through NULITES
the Urban League is able to carry out a vital component of the Campaign
for African American Achievement, which is to provide caring and
supportive adults in the lives of our urban youth who are in need
of support.
Participating youths are asked to uphold the Seven NULITES principles,
which were created to teach young people the attributes that engender
success. NULITES principles reinforce the positive development of
youth as well as encompass all levels of the human experience.
NULITES PRINCIPLES
STRIVE for excellence at home, school and in my community.
WORK within my neighborhood to further its development.
RESPECT my mind and body as well as the mind and bodies of others.
CELEBRATE my heritage and culture as well as those of others.
CREATE a better future for my family, other people and myself.
CARE for the world's people and environment.
PROMOTE a universal spirit of cooperation and peace.
NULITES Program Goals
The principles of NULITES are reinforced and implemented through
set goals. Participation in a NULITES chapter should provide urban
youth from culturally diverse backgrounds with:
• Opportunities for their academic, personal and social
development
• Assist young people in developing long-term goals and
strategies to fulfill them, which will lead to productive adult
life experiences
• Groom future leaders by developing communication and decision
making skills as well as civic responsibility
• Involve youth in active and sustained community service
projects, that they develop and execute themselves to improve
the conditions of their neighborhoods
NULITERS students participate in weekly or monthly activities
that develop leadership skills, have access to tutoring/mentoring,
and participate in community activities that encourage civic engagement.
To learn more or to get involved, please contact us. (Here I would
like a hyperlink to send email to acoleman@bul.org)
Read and Rise
Scholastic and the Greater Baltimore Urban League believes that
parents, family members, and caregivers play a critical role in
ensuring that children have the necessary early literacy and pre-reading
skills to prepare them to do well in school and meet the challenges
of the 21st century. That's why, in partnership with the National
Urban League, Scholastic developed Read and Rise: Preparing Our
Children for a Lifetime of Success.
Read and Rise is a resource guide that offers research-based
information and practical tips to help you engage your child in
reading and literacy-building activities.
The guide is divided by age and grade. Each section includes:
• An Introduction, where you will find brief, research-based
information on the common literacy behaviors by age and grade.
• A list of Milestones, important literacy goals that your
child should be able to achieve at each age and by the end of each
grade.
• Try This!, ideas and activities that can help you help your
child gain the skills needed to become a successful reader.
• And Book Nook, which presents five basic features to look
for when choosing books for your child.
Urban Youth Empowerment
Program
The Urban Youth Empowerment Program (UYEP) is an initiative funded
through the US Department of Labor. It is sponsored by the National
Urban League to provide career preparation to "High-Risk"
out of school and/or adjudicated youth ages 18-21. This is a comprehensive
program that provides both education and work experiences. The goal
is to ensure self-sufficiency through community service, continued
education and unsubsidized employment.
The program was launched one year ago in January. Since the program’s
inception, we have served over 80 youth through employment and training.
We have successfully placed 40% of the youth who have completed
the program in long-term unsubsidized employment and have we have
helped 13% of the youth attain the GED.
The Urban Youth Empowerment Program have partnered with various
organizations and corporations as added support on the road to self-sufficiency.
UYEP would like to extend its thanks to our partners for their participation,
generous contributions, ongoing support and in-kind donations. We
thank the United Parcel Service, The Baltimore City Department of
Social Services Foster Care Teen Unit, The Mayor’s Office
of Children, Youth and Families, The Empowerment Temple, Providence
Baptist Church, Helping Up Mission, The Men’s Center, the
SHARP Project, Northwest Career Center, NeighborTech, E.A. Potter
Development Services, and Building Communities Today for Tomorrow,
Inc. for their continuous support and dedication to making a difference
in the lives of young people.
The Urban League is pleased to recognize the accomplishments of
our UYEP program participants for GED attainment, certification
attainment and for those who have gone on to long-term employment.
We salute our 2005-2006 Achievers for all their hard work: Michael
Williams, Terrence Randolph, Sean Scott, Chicko Jones and Jeffrey
Allen.
The Greater Baltimore Urban League is dedicated to promoting and
ensuring the safety, education, and welfare of all young people
throughout the city. Specifically, the UYEP is committed to encouraging
young people to avoid drugs and violence, stay in school, and contribute
positively to society.
For more information on how you can participate, volunteer, or show
community support, please contact
us.
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Urban League Technology & Training Center
The goal of this program is to educate the community on the use
of technology in our daily lives and to introduce careers in technology.
This is part of a growing movement to “Bridge the digital
divide”, also known as “Digital inclusion” which
identifies individuals who have fallen behind in this digital age
and advocates for an equal playing field. The dedicated volunteers
and staff of the Community Technology & Training Center do all
they can with tireless efforts to help all aspects of the Greater
Baltimore Urban League expand and embrace technology.
Front
Page Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 6 – 9 pm
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Multimedia Academy
The 2005 Multimedia Summer Academy at the Baltimore Urban League
provided youth ages 9 – 13 in Orchard Mews a unique opportunity
to design, and create innovative projects. During the month of July,
this series of four 1 week boot camps emerged young people in the
realm of website design, digital photography, computer graphics
and digital video. On July 29, 2005, the Greater Baltimore Urban
hosted an awards ceremony to highlight the accomplishments of the
youth. The awards ceremony was hosted by the youth in the academy.
These professionally dressed and articulate students offered welcoming
remarks to family, friends and supporters. Selected students then
provided a description of each academy, and displayed a portfolio
of the students work in each area.
Computer Training
The Community Technology & Training Center also provides opportunities
to develop a technically trained workforce that will benefit residents,
businesses, and communities of the greater Baltimore metropolitan
region. The Community Technology & Training Center
Technology Access & Skills
• Training on basic computer skills and office suite computer
applications
• Vocational skills training related to IT occupations
• Access to career related information, employment opportunities
and Internet search capabilities
• Before and after school programs for academic enrichment
and reinforcement
• Computer skills training and support for entrepreneurs and
small businesses
• Professional development opportunities for non-profit staff.
Courses
Offered:
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Introduction to Technology
• Digital Society - various topics
• Graphics & Web Design
• Intro to Careers in Technology
• Word Processing Concepts
• Spreadsheets Concepts
• Database Concepts
• Digital Presentation Concepts
• Contact Management Concepts
For more information on the Community
Technology and Training Center classes and other opportunities visit
our Events Page or contact
us to get involved.
Economic
Empowerment
Greater Baltimore Urban League
Career Center
The Greater Baltimore Urban League Career Center has successfully
launched an online Career Center. Over 2,000 job seekers have posted
their resumes on the site. Forty percent of the applicants have
bachelor level degrees and another 25% have higher level degrees
– resulting in a talented pool of applicants for employers
to choose from.
Employers who
are interested in diversifying their workforces post current job
openings and search an extensive resume database for qualified applicants.
Using a search agent with key words, the technology manipulates
data matching appropriate job seekers with employers who are looking
to hire them. Please visit us at http://careers.bul.org
and explore.
Other workforce development activities include providing job readiness
training and career exploration for students and adults. The League
is also continuing its series of job readiness training for adults
seeking gainful employment. Our client base continues to grow.
To learn more or to get involved, please contact
us.
Housing Programs
First
Time Homebuyers Program
The First Time Homebuyers Class is designed to assist
low to moderate-income families with the home buying process. Completion
of this class entitles qualified families with down payment and
closing cost assistance.
Classes cover:
• Preparing for homeownership: Creating a household budget
and deciding how expensive a home you can buy
• Shopping for a home: Decide what you want and negotiate
the purchase price
• Obtaining a mortgage: Apply for a loan and learn the loan
process
• Closing: Learn what happens at closing
• Life as a homeowner: Maintain your household budget and
meet you objective as a borrower
Each class is offered the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00PM
at the Greater Baltimore Urban League, to register please click
here or call 410.523.8150 (would like click thru to events pages
where classes are listed.)
Housing Counseling Program
The Greater Baltimore Urban League Housing Counseling Program
provides comprehensive counseling that focuses on individual counseling
to customers experiencing housing problems.
Pre/Post
Home Purchase Counseling
The Greater Baltimore Urban League provides confidential and intensive
one-on-one counseling and works with a family to improve their credit
rating within a specific time period.
Mortgage
Default Counseling
The Greater Baltimore Urban League works with families in time of
financial difficulties to prevent mortgage default.
Foreclosure
Prevention
The Greater Baltimore Urban League counsels and assists families
with alternative options to foreclosure.
For confidential one-on-one counseling please contact us at 410.523.8150.
Economic
Development Initiatives
The GBUL Economic Development Team has been selected
by the East Baltimore Development Incorporated as the local organization
to monitor the minority inclusion initiative associated with the
redevelopment of East Baltimore.
This project,
that is being spearheaded by the East Baltimore Development Inc.
and the City of Baltimore, includes an 80 acre redevelopment initiative
that is budgeted for $800 million dollars. This monumental development
plan also includes a 20 acre Life Sciences Park near the Johns Hopkins
Medical Campus with 2 million square feet of biotech space. New
business development, new housing and an increase in services are
also planned for this site. The redevelopment effort hopes to produce
6,000 new jobs and includes 1,200 new or renovated homes for mixed
income use. Also planned are multiple beautification and quality
of life projects that incorporate landscaping, streetscaping, schools
and transportation.
The GBUL is
committed to working with the East Baltimore Development Inc. to
ensure that there is equitable opportunity for minority and women
business participation in this multi-year project. A variety of
firms will be needed in the procurement of goods and services in
order for this project to be successfully completed on schedule.
Consequently, the GBUL has been selected to be the impartial third
party to track the usage of minority firms in all phases of the
project.
Upcoming Events
for this project include pre-bid conferences and workshops on bonding
and assurance, capacity building and state M/WBE certification.
Project bid information can be found at www.ebdi.org. For more information
about upcoming events, please email Stephen Rice at srice@bul.org
or call 410-523-8150.
Health
and Quality of Life
In 2004, the Greater Baltimore Urban League began a new,
stronger focus on health issues, prevention and health education.
In particular, the movement is addressing some of the most pressing
health-care concerns facing African-Americans today. The Urban League's
State of Black America 2004 reports that Blacks are impacted by
higher rates of obesity, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and diabetes.
Specifically:
-- Blacks
experience diabetes at twice the rate of whites.
-- Blacks are 10 times more likely to be HIV positive than whites.
-- Blacks are likely to be more obese than their white counterparts
-- Blacks have an average life expectancy of 72 years versus 78
years for whites.
-- Blacks are less likely to have health insurance and likewise
receive lower health care benefits throughout their lifetime.
Not only is the African American community more susceptible to
and less likely to recover from certain illnesses than other groups,
there is an alarming lack of affordable healthcare available to
help them do so.
To overcome these hurdles, Greater Baltimore Urban League has
been working with such organizations as Eli Lily and Health Resources
Inc., among others, to address such health crises as diabetes,
cancer, Alzheimer's and depression.
Two initiatives
are:
--Lifestyles
Series: Know Your Health Initiatives - promoting proper
nutrition, physical fitness, healthcare and prevention of disease
targeting the prevention and treatment of obesity, substance abuse
and diabetes
-- National Day of Service Initiative –
promoting HIV/AIDS education, awareness and testing in the Baltimore
City Metropolitan Area to persons age 50 and older
As a result, over the last year Greater Baltimore Urban League provided
health-care education and information to over 5,000 people, and
has raised awareness about everything from obesity prevention and
smoking-cessation to obtaining health care/Medicare benefits.
To learn more or to get involved, please contact
us.
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