Economic Programs

Urban League Employment Center
The Urban League has developed this center to serve as an employee training and workforce development facility for underserved members of the community. Located at the Urban League’s main offices, it offers a full-time career counselor and job placement services. The Employment Center provides career resource training such as resume and letter writing and computer skills. The Urban League also holds free training seminars and workshops at the Employment Center throughout the year. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
In an effort to educate the community about fiscal responsibility while simultaneously providing practical tools to prosper, the Urban League partnered with the City of Chattanooga to help low wage earners take advantage of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and file their federal taxes for free. Volunteer Income Tax Association (VITA) and 92 IRS trained volunteers helped to staff multiple tax assistance locations throughout Chattanooga. More than 2213 individuals filed their income taxes with this program last year, generating more than $2.5 million in tax refunds to the Chattanooga economy.

Economic Empowerment Seminars and Workshops
In addition to ongoing programs, the Urban League sponsors multiple seminars and workshops to provide economic empowerment to underserved individuals. Topics for these programs include investments, financial literacy, and wealth building.

For information about upcoming workshops and seminars check the Urban League’s calendar or call 756.1762.