Youth Finds Success at PBSO Workforce Development Program Run by Urban League of Palm Beach County
Stories Youth Finds Success at PBSO Workforce Development Program Run by Urban League of Palm Beach County When Lamontre Thomas came to Urban League of Palm Beach County, he was a 22-year-old high school dropout. He was looking for help in getting his GED certification and finding employment. Prior to starting our PBSO Workforce Development […]
Urban League of Palm Beach County’s DeLuca STEM Now Program Helps Students Develop Interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Stories Urban League of Palm Beach County’s DeLuca STEM Now Program Helps Students Develop Interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math The DeLuca STEM Now Program has expanded into Bear Lakes Middle School, where 75 students are enrolled. During our first lab, students did an experiment on determining the PH of various soil samples. They […]
Students Shine in Urban League of Palm Beach County NULITES Program
Stories Students Shine in Urban League of Palm Beach County NULITES Program Many students attending our NULITES Program are known to do well in and out of school. One of them is E’Rinze Murphy, a high school senior at Glades Central Community High School. E’Rinze joined our Project Ready NULITES Program in 2017. He has […]
Participant in Our PBSO Workforce Development Program: “I Am So Happy to Receive My First Pay Check”
Stories Participant in Our PBSO Workforce Development Program: “I Am So Happy to Receive My First Pay Check” Rickia Guerrier visited the Urban League of Palm Beach County and asked a staff member if our agency offered any training programs that could assist her with finding employment as soon as possible. She had dropped out […]
Thanks to FPL and DeLuca Foundation, Urban League of Palm Beach County STEM Students and Their Families Attend Interactive Show
Stories Thanks to FPL and DeLuca Foundation, Urban League of Palm Beach County STEM Students and Their Families Attend Interactive Show FPL and DeLuca Foundation sponsored some of our STEM students and their families to have the opportunity this past Friday to experience a live and interactive performance at the Kravis Center for the Performing […]
Urban League of Palm Beach County Helps 20-Year-Old Find Career and New Life
Stories Urban League of Palm Beach County Helps 20-Year-Old Find Career and New Life When she came to the Urban League of Palm Beach County for help, Nicole was 20-years-old, a high school graduate, unemployed, and had many family issues. She was unsure of herself, had never held a steady job, and had been involved […]
He Was Unemployed and Had Many Felonies. The Urban League of Palm Beach County Helped Him Find a Job and Become Productive.
Stories He Was Unemployed and Had Many Felonies. The Urban League of Palm Beach County Helped Him Find a Job and Become Productive. Tyron Jones entered our City of West Palm Beach Urban Youth Empowerment Program (UYEP) as a 20-year-old high school dropout. He had 17 felonies and used to sit on the wall on the […]
Seventh Grader in Urban League of Palm Beach County’s Youth Program Interested in STEM and Becoming an Engineer
Stories Seventh Grader in Urban League of Palm Beach County’s Youth Program Interested in STEM and Becoming an Engineer Raheim Joseph Raheim Joseph is a seventh grade student enrolled in the DeLuca STEM Now program at Roosevelt Middle school. Initially, when he enrolled, he was very quiet and didn’t speak up for himself when working […]
Urban League of Palm Beach County Students Learn about Engineering and Make Plans for Summer Learning
Stories Urban League of Palm Beach County Students Learn about Engineering and Make Plans for Summer Learning Charmalie Louis, Amelia Anckle, Nichola Henry, Jayden Pierre and Alven Jeudy work together on constructing their cars. Last month, students taking part in Urban League of Palm Beach County’s youth and education programs learned about engineering and made […]
Spotlight on National Achievers Society Member: Petunie Thegenus
Stories Spotlight on National Achievers Society Member: Petunie Thegenus Since elementary school, Petunie Thegenus has been a National Achievers Society (NAS) member at the Urban League of Palm Beach County. Last year, she was selected for the College Board National African American Recognition Program as a result of her performance on her PSAT and AP […]
