Year: 2014

  • Prep For Success

    Prep For Success

    Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 9:30 pm to 11:30 am for the Prep for Success Program. These session will help individuals to receive guidance in finding employment, employability assessments, career coaching, job readiness, and even find referrals.

    For more information contact Carolyn Settles at 412.227.4821 or settles@ulpgh.org

  • PNC Bank Info Session – August 5, 2014

    PNC Bank Info Session – August 5, 2014

    Join us on Tuesdays, August 5, 2014 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the PNC Bank Customer Service Representative Information Session. PNC Bank has part time openings at their downtown Pittsburgh location. The job entails recommending PNC products and services to meet client’s needs. Applicants will need to be sales and service oriented and thrive in a professional environment.

    PNC offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

    • competitive pay
    • educational assistance programs
    • paid training
    • part time benefits.

    We hope to see you there.

  • Environmental Service Info Session – August 5, 2014

    Environmental Service Info Session – August 5, 2014

    Join us on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for the Environmental Service Information Session. This session will help individuals who would like to prepare for a career in this industry. Space is limited so call today to reserve your seat!

    For confirm attendance or for more information call 412.227.4172 or email dwanamaker@ulpgh.org

  • Manufacturing Jobs Info Session – August 14, 2014

    Manufacturing Jobs Info Session – August 14, 2014

    Join us on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm for the Manufacturing Jobs Information Session. Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you have basic math skills? Are you unemployed or underemployed? Come out and learn how Manufacturing 2000 has helped over 100 local manufacturers find and train the next generation of machinists.

    To apply for this program, you must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED. This training program prepares you for a career that can provide you and your family with a secure financial future and is tuition-free. Don’t Delay!

  • Urban League’s Esther Bush & Howard Slaughter Discuss Their “Bank on Greater Pittsburgh”

    Urban League’s Esther Bush & Howard Slaughter Discuss Their “Bank on Greater Pittsburgh”

    Take a look at Pittsburgh CBS Local’s interview featuring Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., Chairman, Bank On Greater Pittsburgh, and Esther L. Bush, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and their discussion about the unbanked and underbanked residents of our region on how Bank On Greater Pittsburgh can help them gain access to free, low-cost starter or “second chance” financial deposit accounts, as well as access other financial services and financial education.
  • Esther Bush on new Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay

    Pittsburgh Urban League President Esther Bush shares some positive insights regarding new Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay. Listen to the podcast here.

  • Urban League and the United Way Team up for Bank on!

    The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and the United Way of Allegheny County are partnering with many of the region’s banks to help you get a bank account. Listen Now!

  • Bank On Community Awareness Banking Day

    Bank On Community Awareness Banking Day

    Bank On Greater Pittsburgh is proud to present their Community Awareness Banking Day!

    Join banks and other financial institutions from all around the city for over 4 days of financial literacy education as they teach the importance of having a bank account. These events will take place at various CCAC locations around the city. Refreshments will be provided.

    Allegheny Campus – October 15, 2014 | 11:30AM-1:00PM
    808 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    Facilitated by Dollar Bank
    Community Awareness Banking Day – Auditorium Lobby
    Financial Literacy Education – Auditorium Lobby

    Boyce Campus – October 28, 2014 | 11:30AM-1:00PM
    595 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
    Facilitated by First Commonwealth Bank
    Community Awareness Banking Day – Main Entrance Hallway
    Financial Literacy Education – Room N480

    Braddock Hills Campus – October 16, 2014 | 11:30AM-1:00PM
    250 Yost Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
    Facilitated by First Commonwealth Bank
    Community Awareness Banking Day – Room 104
    Financial Literacy Education – Room 117

    Homewood-Brushton Campus – October 29, 2014 | 11:30AM-1:00PM
    701 N. Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208
    Community Awareness Banking Day – Room 106
    Financial Literacy Education – Room 106B

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  • Ronald H Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2014

    Ronald H Brown Leadership Awards Gala 2014

    Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala

    December 5, 2014
    The Westin Convention Center Hotel
    1000 Penn Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222


    The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
    Requests the Pleasure of Your Company

    at the

    Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala
    Friday, December 5, 2014
    Westin Convention Center Hotel

    Silent Auction and Reception – 5:30 p.m.
    Dinner and Program – 7:00 p.m.
    Dessert Reception and Dancing – 8:45 p.m.

    Black Tie Attire Preferred

    RSVP by November 21, 2014


    2014 Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award Honorees

    Community Leadership
    Reverend Doctor Johnnie Monroe

    Community Leadership
    Vanessa German

    Civic Leadership, Posthumous Award
    Nate Smith


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    Ronald H. Brown Leadership Awards Gala Committee

    Mr. Andre’ Heinz
    HONORARY CHAIR

    Judith M. Davenport, D.M.D, Co-Chair
    Jody Doherty, Co-Chair
    The Honorable Cynthia Baldwin
    Branden Ballard
    Esther L. Bush
    Tyra Butler
    Doris Carson Williams
    Annie Hanna Cestra
    Robert Hill
    Elsie Hillman
    Ken Huston
    Karen Leitze
    Marcia Martin
    Tim Nettles
    Izach Porter
    Victor Roque, Esq.
    Dave Rudolph
    Andrew Stockey
    Alan Trivilino