Employment, Training and Economic Empowerment

Employment, Training and Economic Development (ETEE)
ETEE's purpose is to help prepare African Americans and others to compete successfully in the workplace and attain economic self-sufficiency. The goal is to foster economic self-sufficiency through professional and personal development, marketable skills and gainful employment. Our niche is services targeted to unemployed adults, youth, veterans, military spouses, and dislocated workers, ex-offenders, and others. Over 780 people, in 2010, and 242 people, in 2011, received employment assistance and soft skill training services. Our programs/services include employment counseling and placement, the Urban Youth Empowerment Program, and the “Its Personal” Women’s Re-Entry program.

“Its Personal” Women’s Re-entry Program

This program consist of women who are on parole or just getting out of prison.  What the Urban League is doing is teaching these ladies that no matter where you come from, you can achieve the goals that you set for yourself and your family.

PURPOSE

The re-entry program focuses on attitudes, skills, talents, and abilities needed to satisfy the demands of employers and to promote economic growth,, productivity, and job satisfaction.  We help to change your mind set and to enable you to be aware of how to achieve self improvement.

EXPUNGEMENTS

The San Diego Urban League is also helping women and men with their Expungement Process. The process occurs after participants have been dismissed from parole or probation and have stayed free from police contact over a period of time.

Employers:

The Women’s Prison Re-entry Program is an employment connections program that provides soft skills training using Pacific Institute Curriculum and matches clients to possible job opportunities.  In 2010, after receiving hundreds of female clients who have experienced the criminal justice system, we noticed that they had some specific needs that were not being met in our community.  There were several agencies that provided one or two wrap-around social services, but not one that used a one-stop-shop or holistic model.  With the ever increasing number of females now being incarcerated in the area, and some with veteran backgrounds, our agency decided to focuses on the needs of women while providing support, both inside and outside of correctional facilities. 

There are ways to earn Federal Tax Credits for your company by hiring a felon. Contact Jackie Reed at 619.266.6263 or email jackie.reed@sdul.org or moseandme@yahoo.com 

OPERATING HOURS:   The program offers intakes Monday- Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Please call to schedule appointment 619.266.6263.

COLLABRATION EFFORTS:     

The program staff seeks to partner with individuals/organizations/businesses that can help make a positive impact with this target market.   We are in search of Department of Probation Case Managers, Service Providers, Substance Abuse after care providers, HIV/AIDS - service providers, legal assistance, Domestic Violence workers, Child & Family workers, School Advocate, Transitional Housing Directors, beauty industry, clothing companies, and others who impact persons in need. 

Churches who are interested in establishing their own prison ministry or expanding their present prison ministry, we welcome the opportunity to join forces.

Our agency offers a variety of speakers from our Speakers' Bureau to come out and share their stories of survival and success.  Call 619.266.6237 to schedule one of our speakers.