Summit Registration Open, Bratfest Volunteers, Job Opportunities

Enews 5.10.2011

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6.06.2011 | 8:00am-1:30pm | Monona Terrace

Workplace Diversity & Leadership Summit and Awards Luncheon

For Senior Executives, HR Professionals, Recruitment Specialists and Young Professionals in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Have the opportunity to learn from national experts in workplace diversity and well-respected regional leaders at Greater Madison's new and innovative event presented by the Urban League of Greater Madison.

Featured Workplace Diversity Expert Speakers:

Renae Murphy, Diversity & Workplace Fairness Executive, Coca-Cola North America

Maria Campbell, Director of Diversity, SC Johnson

Plenary Session: Maria Campbell: "SC Johnson....Our Story...Our Journey"

Workshops:

Young Professionals

Mapping your Career Path (featuring Renae Murphy)

Will an Advanced Degree Advance my Career?

Seasoned Professionals

Board Service: Adding Value to your Career

Getting Off the Treadmill...An African American Woman Reflects on Her Journey in Corporate America (featuring Maria Campbell)

Cross-Generational

Choose Your Own (Career) Adventure

Professional Mentorship: Helping Develop & Advance Your Career

Closing the Networking Gap

Luncheon Keynote: Renae Murphy: "Coca-Cola...an Ongoing Diversity Journey"

Corporate Sponsorship Packages Available

Easy online registration at www.ulgm.org/summit or download the full registration packet

Thank You Schools of Hope Tutors

"Thank You" Schools of Hope Tutors

Messages from our youth

Watch these powerful messages from just a handful of the youth that received tutoring from community volunteers in the 2010-2011 school year.

Volunteer for Bratfest

Memorial Day Weekend

Make your Memorial Day Weekend more memorable by giving back to your community!

Help support the Urban League by volunteering to grill brats and hotdogs at the World's Largest Brat Fest 2011!

For every hour of volunteer work completed, Brat Fest will donate $10 to the Urban League's agenda to make our community the Best in the Midwest for everyone to live, learn and work!

Three & four hour shifts are available from 9am-9pm on May 27th, 29th and 30th. Grillers must be 18 years old.

Please contact Andrew Schilcher at volunteer@ulgm.org or 608.729.1225 to sign up for a shift (or two). Please also forward this opportunity to any volunteers, friends, or family that you have who may be interested.

Now Hiring

Director of Building Services

Our partner, Madison Metropolitan School District, is currently recruiting for Director of Building Services. Diverse applicants strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on this position, and other MMSD openings, visit the MMSD employment website.

Manager of High School Tutoring

The Urban League is seeking a full-time manager to oversee the Schools of Hope tutoring programs in six high schools. The Manager will provide supervision to ten AmeriCorps members and two paid staff. The program engages students for sustained tutoring with the outcome of improved academic performance. Volunteer management and tutor training are also key duties. Qualifications include degree in education or related field, 2+ years supervisory/managerial experience, direct experience working with students of color and/or low-performing students, demonstrated skill working with multiple community partners, and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Grant management experience also preferred. Apply by 5/16 here.

Congratulations to Mt. Zion Baptist Church

100 Year Anniversary

The Urban League would like to extend its congratulations to Mt. Zion Baptist Church on their 100 Year Anniversary. Read more about their history and importance to our community here.

Upcoming Events

5.11.201
Hands on Hearts Compression Only CPR Training
11:00am to 5pm
Urban League
2222 S. Park St., Madison, and other sites throughout the area
More info

5.16.2011
Foundations Program Membership Class
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Urban League
2222 S. Park St., Madison
More info

5.19.2011
Madison Prep Information Session for Educators
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Goodman South Madison Branch Library
2222 S. Park St., Madison
RSVP by clicking here

5.21.2011
Madison Prep Information Session for Educators
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Goodman South Madison Branch Library
2222 South Park Street, Madison
RSVP by clicking here

5.23.2011
Foundations Program Membership Class
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Urban League
2222 S. Park St., Madison
More info

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About the Urban League of Greater Madison

Our mission is to eliminate social and economic barriers for African Americans, other people of color, and the economically disadvantaged in Dane County by transforming our community into a place of opportunity, personal and professional growth, prosperity, and success for everyone.

We are committed to transforming Greater Madison into the Best [place] in the Midwest for everyone to live, learn, and work. We are working to make this vision a reality through a comprehensive strategic empowerment agenda that includes programs & services, advocacy, and partnerships & coalition building.