Career Development & Continuing Education
Career Development & Continuing Education
The Louisville Urban League’s Workforce Career Lab is an initiative that guides job seekers to careers in the most in-demand industries through training and apprenticeships. We have partnered with diverse local employers and training providers to foster new career pathways, increase job opportunities, and provide innovative methods to reach underserved communities. Our Workforce Development Specialists guide job seekers through the career development process and provide barrier removal services based on individual need assessment.
Kentuckiana Builds
Begin your career in the construction skilled trades with a strong foundation. Through an articulation agreement between IKORCC and The Louisville Urban League, we offer accelerated access to union apprenticeship opportunities for students enrolled in the KYB program. The Center for Workforce Development offers several NCCER introductory core curriculum courses to help you launch your career in construction:
- Construction Basic Safety
- Construction Math
- Hand Tools & Power Tools Certification
- Construction Drawings
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employability Skills
- Material Handling
- OSHA 10 Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Urban Senior Jobs Program
Senior Tech (*available for USJP participants only)
FREE computer classes to help teach people 55+ and over how to use basic office applications (e.g., Word, Excel), email, social media, and Zoom. The program makes it an easy-to-understand tool for senior learning.
GoSkills (*available for USJP participants only)Â Â
Learn the most in-demand skill for your career from expert instructors through flexible, self-paced learning that fits your schedule. Earn a verified certificate of achievement and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Units (PDUs). Available GoSkills courses include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Lean Six Sigma, Finance, Project Management, and Office Productivity.
