Programs

Hands Up Program - economic empowerment

The Urban League of Hillsborough County is currently accepting program applicants to join a 17-week pre-apprenticeship program. With partners such as Florida Trade Academy and Tampa Bay Solar, participants will gain access to a livable wage and make meaningful professional connections.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Age 16-30

  • No High School Diploma

  • Coachable and Ready to Learn

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete application here.

Project Phoenix - Youth empowerment program

The Urban League of Hillsborough County is looking to form partnerships with County organizations to assist with the placement of individuals in the Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Programs listed below. In some instances the ULHC will assist with compensation 

With our Project Phoenix Program, our mission is to enable selected youth (16-24) to enter into and complete training programs assisted with supporting wrap around actions that will enable them to overcome systemic and circumstances that hinder their ability and probability to earn a Living Wage. 

1. The first step of the Project is to take and evaluate an assessment 

2. Introduce Development Tracks 

  • Trades (Electrical, HAVAC, Plumbing, Iron Working, etc...) 

  • B. Technical (Cable, Linesperson, Home Security, Drone, etc...) 

  • C. I.T. (Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, etc...) 

  • D. Medical/Dental/ Pharmacy Technician 

  • E. Retail, Restaurants, etc.

3. Once Tracks are determined the following steps will be established: 

  • Mentorship assignment 

  • Personalized financial responsibility and planning 

  • Stipend where applicable 

  • Individual case management and support services assigned 

Complete application here.

Please contact Stanley Gray with any questions or for more information:

Email:
info@ULHC.org