Workforce Development
Workplace skills, occupational training, certifications, and licenses, lead to employment opportunities that help residents of the Capital Region enter and progress in the job market.
Employment serves as the lynchpin for the Urban League movement, leveraging education and leading to wealth building. We help residents gain the skills, training, and connections they need to secure good jobs and enjoy lasting careers. We fulfill our mission to advance economic self-reliance by addressing barriers to employment and partnering with employers to create pathways to stability, growth, and prosperity.
Annual Employment Empowerment Expo
The Employment Empowerment Expo is one of the region’s premier career and networking events, connecting jobseekers with top employers and workforce resources. More than a job fair, the Expo empowers 300 participants with workshops and direct access to hiring managers across multiple industries. By bridging opportunity and talent, we help residents take the next step toward meaningful employment and long-term career growth.
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Inclusion
We help corporations build inclusive workplaces where every employee feels they belong. Through training, partnerships, and community-driven strategies, we promote opportunities that strengthen connections between businesses and the communities they serve.
PATHWAYS, in partnership with the National Urban League and local stakeholders, equips youth and young adults with the skills, connections, and support find careers by providing job training, mentorship, and hands-on work experience they need to succeed in today’s workforce and become economically self-reliant.
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Microenterprise Microgrant
In partnership with the City of Hartford, we are helping local small businesses grow through the Microenterprise Microgrant Program. Eligible entrepreneurs receive financial support and technical assistance to strengthen their businesses, overcome barriers, and contribute to Hartford’s economic growth and community vitality.
Project STABLE
Project STABLE (Supporting Transition, Advancement, and Better Life Experiences) is our program operated out of our LISC Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Through personalized support, career readiness, financial education, and access to critical community resources, Project STABLE empowers participants to overcome challenges, build lasting independence, and thrive in Hartford.
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