• Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway Second Weekend

    Thrive 9 Community Center 3600 Desire Parkway, New Orleans, LA

    The Urban League of Louisiana, along with Thrive New Orleans, Shell, ESSENCE, Convoy of Care, PepsiCo, the National Urban League, the National Urban League Young professionals, the Greater New Orleans Urban League Young Professionals and the Houston Area Urban League will provide a Hurricane Ida Relief Giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 25. Drive-ups and walk-ups are welcome. The giveaway will take place from 11am-3pm. Current COVID precautions will be followed. Items will be given away while supplies last including: non-perishable food items, water, baby formula, diapers, clothing, feminine products, cleaning supplies, and tarps. The giveaway will take place at the Thrive 9 Community Center at 3600 Desire Parkway, New Orleans, LA, 70126. Visit urbanleaguela.org/ida for more information.

  • Virtual Career & Resource Expo 2021

    ULLA's Office of Workforce Development is hosting a Virtual Career & Resource Expo this Wednesday,September 29 from 10am-2pm to connect job seekers to job openings in essential industries. The virtual career fair will feature premier employers that represent an array of industries such as Retail, Food Service, Transportation, Healthcare, Hospitality, Construction, Technology, Oil & Gas, and more! Register at https://urbanleaguela.org/virtual-job/

  • Virtual Conversation on New Social Studies Standards

    Education advocates, parents, students, educators, Louisiana residents who care about education equity – this conversation is for you! The Louisiana Department of Education is in the process of receiving public comment on new Louisiana Social Studies Standards. This virtual conversation will help you make sense of the new standards, understand why they are important, and help you prepare to offer your own public comment. What do the standards mean for our students? Why do we keep hearing about Critical Race Theory in relation to the new standards? There is a lot to unpack – so don’t miss it! The virtual conversation will feature a panel of education leaders including: Dr. Rashida Govan, Executive Director, New Orleans Youth Alliance Ciara Hart, 8th grade History Teacher and Social Emotional Learning Coordinator, Kenilworth Science and Technology School Jaleesa Jones, M.Ed., East Baton Rouge Parish School System District-Wide Literacy Specialist Tiffanye McCoy-Thomas, Ph.D., District Curriculum Supervisor - Social Studies, East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Social Studies Curriculum Writer, LDOE Rep. Tammy Phelps, Louisiana House of Representative, District 03 Dr. Allisyn L. Swift, Associate Director, Equity in Schools, Beloved Community Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkBAT0pqRP-zvtlEmbquZw

  • 2021 Virtual Annual Gala

    Sign up for gala updates at https://urbanleaguela.org/gala-sign-up-2021/

  • Early Vote for December Election

    Early voting is Nov. 27 through Dec. 4 (excluding Sunday, Nov 28) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. To see where to early vote, visit urbanleaguela.org/vote

  • Municipal Election Day

    The General/Orleans Municipal Parochial General Election is December 11, 2021. Visit urbanleaguela.org/vote for election information

  • Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs (4 part series)

    Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women's Business Resource Center for this informative series to learn best practices in marketing and branding for your small business! This series will provide in-depth guidance for developing your brand strategy, leveraging digital marketing for maximum customer reach, understanding the customer buying process, and improving sales through customer service! This 4-part series will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 25, 27, and February 1, 3, 12:30p-2:30pm. In order to participate in this series, all attendees must be or become certified in Louisiana Economic Development's Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD). For more information about the SEBD Program, please visit www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd. To apply, please click here. Session 1: Brand Power!: Start with Your Why https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1528077491181892112 Session 2: Developing Your Digital Marketing Strategy https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7435084964152821005 Session 3: The Customer is King - Leveraging Your Customer Buying Process to Increase Sales https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7075021294335338767 Session 4: The Butterfly Effect: How to Increase Sales and Retain Customers by Improving Customer Service https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1734894528855233552

  • YP Reunion

    Here from ULLA President & CEO Judy Reese Morse followed by a panel of former YPs, Open House, and games. Register here.

  • Parent Charter Board Training

    Join our Parent Information Center for a Parent Charter Board Training on Feb 16 and 17 from 6pm-8pm. This training will provide objectives and outcomes related to governance and board member responsibilities that will equip participants for proper service. Additionally, participants will garner the confidence to be effective and instrumental in creating positive change within the educational landscape. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfuGqpzsuGtYaTjCil7zXj18enxF7OFlT

  • 2022 Start Up! Louisiana (9-Session Series)

    Please note that this is a multiple-day online training series via GoToTraining and cannot be split. Start Up! Louisiana is a 9-part, online entrepreneurial training program hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Classes take place August 1st through August 29th, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. See class schedule below. This series is sponsored by Wells Fargo. During the program, new business owners will learn how to start and grow their businesses the right way! Participants will learn best practices and gain key insights on building a solid foundation for business success. Topics include: Developing your entrepreneurial mindset Using the 'Lean Start-up Model' to develop your business model Understanding and utilizing your business financials Effectively marketing to your target customer Preparing to access capital and more! Participants are also eligible to receive individual business counseling and access to other support services and resources needed to launch and grow successfully. There is no cost to attend this series. Once registered, participants, will receive join links for each session from GoToTraining. Ready to get started? Register today to reserve your spot! Start Up! Louisiana - Fall 2022 Class Schedule (5:30pm -8:00pm) Monday, August 1 […]

  • 2024 Big Health Event

    Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United States
    Free