by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jan 15, 2018 | News, Young Professionals
By Kismet Loftin-Bell I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true of it’s creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” By the age of 4 years old, I had memorized large excerpts and was...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 8, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Summer Youth Employment Program
On Thursday night, approximately two dozen Winston-Salem preferred employers came together at the home of W-S Urban League CEO James Perry. The house was stirring with anticipation. The purpose: an orientation and mixer for the 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program....
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 8, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program
Our goal was huge but straightforward. Turn 148 teenagers into the most impressive job candidates that employers had ever seen. We jumped into action. Step one: each teen must write a resume. All 148 teens in the Summer Youth Employment Program met up at the Forsyth...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 8, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
Kendra Callwood, Kismet Loftin-Bell, Joy Nelson-Thomas andAshley Green This year, the Summer Youth Employment Program is off to an amazing start! In large part, it is due to our team. You have to meet them. First up is Kendra Callwood. Kendra is an Americorp Vista...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | May 7, 2017 | Events, News, Young Professionals
We celebrate the successes we have had this fiscal year and invite you to continue the momentum as we move into our election season. This is your opportunity to take on a leadership role within WSULYP and I strongly encourage each of you to consider running for an...