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We celebrated a decade of providing support, housing and employment for single mothers
On October 10th, 2019 – urban university celebrated our tenth year anniversary of the Single Moms at Work Program – support, housing and employment for single mothers.
Single Moms at Work Leadership Initiative
urban university’s newest vision is to develop a leadership project for single mothers.
Jobs for Single Moms
Thanks to our customers and supporters, we successfully raised $11,410 for the wages to hire a new single mother (with matching funds from Alameda County AC Hire funds).
A Framework for State-Level Promise Zones
Earlier this year, President Barack Obama announced the launch of the Promise Zones initiative, an effort to strengthen the federal government’s relationship with local leaders and to increase access to the resources and expertise necessary to improve mobility and economic opportunity for high-poverty communities.
urban university Enterprise – 5 Year Celebration
Watch the video from our urban university Enterprise – 5 Year Celebration.
urban university Indiegogo Campaign 2014
Watch the video from the urban university Indiegogo Campaign 2014.
Deep racial divide in Oakland schools’ attendance rates
The first detailed look at attendance in Oakland schools shows a deep racial divide between students in class and habitual no-shows, a pattern reflected in grades, test scores and graduation rates.
California community colleges may soon offer bachelor’s degrees
Up to 15 community colleges could start offering a bachelor’s degree next year under a bill working its way through the state Assembly.
Asset Limits Are a Barrier to Economic Security and Mobility
“Our nation’s public assistance programs do a lot to mitigate hardship and support employment.
3 Reasons Subsidized Jobs Should Be Part of an Economic Mobility Agenda
“Under subsidized jobs programs, the government reimburses employers for some or all of an employee’s wages, subject to specific conditions.
Program Featured on The President’s White House Website
One of urban university’s highlighted training collaborations includes the PowerPathway Program for Veterans, a workforce development initiative developed by Growth Sector.
From Personal Struggle, A Higher Purpose
Tracey Weaver has built on a lifetime of hardship to assist other single mothers in overcoming similar challenges.