Programs

  • Urban Center for Entrepreneurship

    The Urban Center for Entrepreneurship is designed to help local and smallminority-owned businesses thrive, by providing technical assistance, training workshops, and one-on-one consultation to business owners. Training and consultation is provided by seasoned entrepreneurs, professional business coaches, and guest speakers with expertise in finance, sales, accounting, and other disciplines. Workshops are co-sponsored by corporations, banks, community organizations, and other entities, like the SBA, that have a shared interest in increasing the financial literacy, business acumen, and scale of disadvantaged businesses. Training content includes: accounting; digital marketing; certification; loan readiness; contract readiness; and a variety of other topics aimed at helping owners to grow their businesses, earn higher profits, and hire more local employees.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $628.2K

  • Youth Educational Programs Development

    Other Programs: Remainder of program expenses were incurred for client supportive services (e.g. transportation, clothing, union dues, etc.); outreach efforts like job fairs and community events; staffing of recruitment and placement initiatives; research and development of youth educational programs, specifically:1. Bridge Builders Youth STEM Program2. Black Wealth Attainment and Retention Workshops3. 2021 Virtual Black High School Graduation Educational Initiative4. Research and Development of education programs
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $318.8K

  • Backstage Careers Program

    The Backstage Careers program prepares young adults for new careers in the entertainment industry, through education and training, and through partnership with employers looking for qualified applicants. LAUL works with TV and film studios, production companies, entertainment unions, colleges, and music industry players to provide clients with training, stipends, real-world experience leading to apprenticeships and job placement. Training and hiring partners include Paramount, Lionsgate Entertainment, Amazon Prime Studios, and 1500 Sound Academy.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $258.7K