Los Angeles Urban League
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Education
BIZ CAMP: A Summer Entrepreneurial Business Institute for students ages 13-18 who reside in Los Angeles County. “BizCamp,” the two-week summer institute invites students to take a critical look at the needs of their community and then take action by developing an original business concept to positively create opportunity. All of this leads up to the grand finale the presentation of their business plan in the hopes of receiving a cash award to be applied to the development of their business moving forward.
PROJECT READY: College and career success program for high school students. In addition to providing students and parents with the information they need to apply and afford college, students can also receive: Math, STEM, & other academic , Essay writing/editing, SAT-prep, Life skills, Job/Internship placement, College tours, Scholarship search, Tech Career Exposure, Youth Entrepreneurship.
STEM CAREERS: designed to expose Black & Latino students to STEM Careers
Workforce Development
We understand that transitioning to a new career can be challenging. Whatever your career ambitions, Los Angeles Urban League can provide you with the resources and guidance to help you achieve your goals.
CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACADEMY
This 10-week program prepares candidates for union apprenticeships with the skills and knowledge necessary to pass a trade union entrance exam.
BACKSTAGE CAREERS
Backstage Careers prepares participants to start a new career in the entertainment industry through education and training, and by partnering with employers in the industry looking for qualified applicants.
UCLA MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Start a new career as a medical assistant in one year with an industry leader. UCLA ‘s Medical Assistant program includes 200 internship hours and prepares students for a rewarding career. No college degree required.
LA JOB SEARCH
Job seekers can upload their resume and get in front of Los Angeles’ top employers. Companies looking for diverse talent can post jobs and r
Entrepreneurship Center
Los Angeles Urban League’s Urban Center for Entrepreneurship provides minority and women-owned companies with best-in-class business intelligence, one-on-one strategies for success, and a network of advisors and mentors that complement your company’s management team.
Community Navigator Pilot Program: Business Readiness Webinar Series
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OPPORTUNITIES IN GOVERNMENT SPONSORED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Learn how to take advantage of contracting opportunities available through this program
Presented by the SBA
Where we work
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Los Angeles Urban League
Board of directorsas of 02/28/2023
Mr. Elliot Hinds
Sheppard Mullin LLC
Term: 2019 -
Noel Massie
Elliot Hinds
Sheppard Mullin LLC
Faye McClure
Urban Advantage Insurance
Michael Ferrera
Michael Ferrera
Candace Rohr
Fred ABDELNOUR
Janice BRYANT HOWROYD
Act-One
Marcus Reese
LC Public Affairs
Duncan Hughes
Banc of California
Rick Barragan
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Mark Jones
Loeb & Loeb
Bill Rusnack
Caprice WILLARD BENT
Ross Stores
Jessie Kornberg
Skirball Cultural Center
Jeffery Wallace
LeadersUp
Mark Cornwell
KPMG LLP
Andrea Ambrose Lobato
Truck Smarter
DHANANJAY MANTHRIPRAGADA
Gipson Dunn
Pamela Wiley, Ph.D.
LA Speech & Language Therapy Center
Opio Dupree
Macy's
Rosey Miller
Reginal Investment & Management
Raphael Henderson
Wells Fargo
Keith Drake
Torrey Pines Bank
Pierre Pendergrass
Centene Corporation
Angeles Reddock - Wright
Reddock Law Group
Wallace Rawls
SoCal Gas A Sempra Energy Utility
Susana Sandoval - Young
Todd Hollander
Union Bank
Comfort Agara
LAUL Young Professionals
Lillian Wilson
LAUL Guild
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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