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Tech House & Newark Kids

Urban Senior Job Program

Urban Youth Reentry Programs

We help create jobs, teach new skills, and educate the future.

What We Do

Ensure that our children are well educated and equipped for economic self-reliance in the 21st century by offering the best foundations for education and job skills possible

Protect civil rights by eradicating all barriers to equal participation in the economic and social mainstream of America by offering seminars, community outreach events, voter education and civic action opportunities

Focus on Neighborhood revitalization by undertaking resident driven plans to reverse the patterns of segregation and disinvestment, prevent displacement, and promote equitable revitalization throughout all communities

Help adults attain economic self-sufficiency through good jobs, home ownership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy by offering seminars, study groups, job networking, remedial skills training and technology training

Events and Workshops with The League

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Credit Building Basics

FREE
Every 3rd Wednesday
3-4pm EST

Topics include:

Why credit matters
Types of credit
How to fix “bad” credit
How to build your credit

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Understanding Entrepreneurship

An Economic Empowerment Series in partnership with the Urban League of Essex County and the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
7pm – 8pm ET

Via Zoom

For more info:
Tanya Matthews
(973) 624-9535 x273
Email

Prudential Pathways: Take the Next Step Towards Financial Wellness

3-Part Series:
Wednesday, March 26, April 2, and April 16
1pm – 2pm ET

Via Zoom

For more info:
Tanya Matthews
(973) 624-9535 x273
Email

Free Tax Preparation

Starting Monday, January 27, 2025

Monday – Friday
10am – 4pm

Saturdays
10am-1pm

No face-to-face preparation
Drop-off service or remote upload only

For more info:
Call (973) 624-9535 x273

Weekly Virtual Workshop: Job Readiness

FREE weekly classes

Job Preparation, Labor Market – The Right Job For You, O*NET (Mondays, 10-11:30am EST)
Resume, Cover and Thank You Letters (Tuesdays, 10-11:30am EST)
Mock Interviews and Dress for Success (Wednesdays, 10-11:30am EST)
Retention, You Have a Job Now What? (Fridays, 10-11:30am EST)