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The New York Urban League hosts Urban Jobs Act Press Conference
On August 16, 2011, President Marc H. Morial, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and New York Representative Edolphus Towns participated in a press conference hosted at the New York Urban League in Harlem. Joined by New York Congressman Charles Rangel, NY Assemblyman Keith Wright, and New York Urban League President, Arva Rice, President Morial's message was clear:
"the nation's recovery cannot be completed until we bring jobs and hope back to hard pressed urban communities"
Earlier this year, Senator Kristen Gillibrand and Representative Edolphus Towns introduced the Urban Jobs Act which would provide much-needed federal funding to non‐profit organizations engaged in preparing at‐risk youth, ages 18‐24, for the world of work. The Urban Jobs Act is intended to help close employment gaps by targeting federal funding to assist urban youth, many of whom have dropped out of school or are in need of a second chance, in obtaining the education and skills necessary for success in the labor market. This would help reduce youth unemployment, providing workers for open jobs and strengthening the economy.
Our message to Congress: The time for debate and delay is over. Pass the Urban Jobs Bill
The Act would create an Urban Jobs Program that would award competitive grants to national non‐profit organizations, in partnership with local affiliates, to prepare youth ages 18 through 24 for entry into the job market.
Click here to sign a letter of support.
Click here to read the full Urban Policy Alert.
