Please note that this is a multiple-day online training series via GoToTraining and cannot be split. Get the Help You Need to Start Your Business the Right Way! Have you recently started your own business and realized that you need help? Are you unsure if you have explored all of the tools and resources needed […]
The Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, the Louisiana Workforce Commission, and Oxfam, is hosting a Second Chance Virtual Virtual Career & Resource Expo for justice-involved/returning citizens. The expo will help assist qualified and professional candidates who are returning citizens seeking employment. The Urban League of Louisiana will also […]
For small, woman-owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding the bidding, award, performance, and contract management processes that support government procurement activities can be a game-changer and time-saver for your business. During this session, small business […]
Join local thought leaders for a candid discussion about expungements, as well as receive important COVID-19 facts and information from LA-CEAL to protect you and your family. Featured Speakers Patrick Young - Director, Mayor’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention Sarah Whittington - Staff Attorney, Justice and Accountability Center Calvin Pep - Director, Cure Violence NOLA […]
The 2021 GiveNOLA Day will take place Tuesday, May 4 from midnight to midnight. Your donation on GiveNOLA Day will help us continue to be a leading organization in the fight against the challenges of the pandemic as well as assisting African Americans and other communities seeking equity to secure economic self-reliance, parity, and civil […]
In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Course Facilitator: A native of Baton Rouge, Orhan Mc Millan has been in the web development and graphic design industry […]
The Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor’s mandate. Drive by for free face masks at our office headquarters.
Please register for "Accounting and Financial Management, Session 1: Accounting Basics" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8883306698244066063. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Session I: Accounting Basics When you start a new business, accounting may be one of the topics that causes you anxiety and confusion. However, understanding the principals […]
Please register for "Accounting and Financial Management, Session 2: Strategic Planning and Financial Statements Analysis" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7729548465288547087. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Once entrepreneurs understand the basic accounting principles and financial statements, it is important to understand your financial position in the context of your […]
Please register for "Accounting and Financial Management, Session 3: Best Practices in Financial Management and Tax Planning Basics" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9141126781794930191. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. During this session, attendees will take a deeper dive into the concept of financial management as critical component of launching […]
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Course Facilitator: A native of Baton Rouge, Orhan Mc Millan has been in the web development and graphic design industry for over 19 years. He is founder and managing partner of DezinsINTERACTIVE. He […]
Join Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals, Guild, and ULEAD Alumni as we learn more about the state of Covid-19. The Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance Against Covid-19 Disparities (LA-CEAL) will answer all questions many have about the vaccine and other Covid inquiries. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hq1QcxNXQOimbns0CL0t-g
Please register for "LADOTD: Leveraging Small Business Certifications for Contractors + DBE Certification" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117593182399458827. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. There are a number of business certifications that can assist small businesses with gaining access to public and private contracting opportunities. Understanding which certifications are […]
Please register for "LADOTD: Government Contracting 101 + DBE Certification" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3358646696740385292. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For small, woman-owned, minority, and disadvantaged businesses seeking government contracts and understanding the basics of how local, state and federal agencies procure products and services are critical. Understanding […]
Using credit may be inevitable in this day and age, but how many of us use it to our greatest advantage? It is possible to use credit wisely in order to maintain a good credit score, but often it’s the being wise with credit decision making that trips us up. Learn how to use your […]
Urban League’s STRIVE CORE Training is an attitudinal and workplace readiness course designed to change an individual’s attitude towards authority, culture, and peers, enabling them to succeed in further skills training or education programs as well as the workplace. The training is conducted in a work-simulated fashion over a four-week period, Monday to Friday from […]
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time, micro-grants of $2,500 to eligible […]
Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop, we’ll discuss best practices for: - Understanding different video formats - How to setup a YouTube channel - Making good creative, and how to target and measure the […]
District 7 - it's time to Wake Up and Geaux Vote! Early voting for the special primary election is happening June 5 from 8:30am - 6pm. District 7 covers West Bank, Algiers, and parts of Jefferson Parish. Not sure if you are eligible? Find your district at https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx to see. Visit urbanleaguela.org/vote for more information […]