The Urban League of Rochester

Program Overview

The Urban League of Rochester offers a range of Workforce and Job Training programs that focus on providing youth and adults with opportunities to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, increase literacy and numeracy, engage in training and career exploration, and pursue work experience and employment.

These programs support participants ages 16 and up and focus on serving those who may face particular challenges in pursuing these support systems and opportunities, including out-of-school youth, those who dropped out of high school, and youth and adults with previous or current involvement in the criminal justice system.

TASC instruction toward high school equivalency diploma Opportunity to earn a stipend while learning Career and College Advisement Hands-on Experience in Construction and Advanced Manufacturing

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

B.B. had participated in numerous G.E.D. programs prior to coming to the Urban League of Rochester. She found it difficult to commit to the programs but was ready to try again. B.B. received her General Equivalency Diploma and went on to pursue criminal justice studies at Monroe Community College. "They really taught me how not to give up…I can honestly say I would not have gone to college if it wasn't for Urban League."

A.C. had also pursued education and job training in the past but was able to earn his diploma through the Urban League of Rochester. He also credits the ULR for encouraging personal growth and helping him find a job. "They're really there for you…they helped me, they kept me focused. I'm in school now. I'm going to be an anesthesiologist."