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156 InterBusiness Issues -- May 2018

S P E C I A L N O N P R O F I T S E C T I O N

The Tri-County Urban League (TCUL) is a non-partisan 501(c)3 social service agency that has served Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford and McLean counties for the past 53 years. We are an affiliate of the National Urban League and a member agency of the Heart of Illinois United Way. Program services are offered in the areas of employment, education and counseling.

EMPLOYMENTThe TCUL assists low-income people to secure gainful employment through job readiness services: resume preparation, interviewing skills, job search assistance and job referrals. We partner with Men’s Wearhouse to operate the Men’s Career Closet, providing male job seekers with interview attire to make a good first impression.

The Urban League offers job training utilizing online career tools focused on assessing, enhancing and increasing the knowledge and abilities important for workplace success. We also offer job training through the Solar Pipeline Training Program, which trains individuals to become certified solar panel installers.

EDUCATIONThe Education Department prepares clients to improve academic skills in reading, math, English and social studies to pass the GED exam. After-school tutoring services are available for students in grades K-12, as well as some college-level course assistance.

The Tomorrow’s Scientists, Technicians and Managers (TSTM) Program offers minority

Tri-County Urban League

Tri-County Urban League 317 S. MacArthur HighwayPeoria, IL 61605(309) 672-4355Fax: (309) 672-4366tcpul.comuleague1@tcpul.com

Facebook: facebook.com/TSTM-Peoria-Tri-County- Urban-League-153470631407690Twitter: @tcpulpeoria

Laraine E. Bryson, President

MissionTo advance the regional economy and quality of life in central Illinois by promoting education and improving the employability skills, self-sufficiency and social well-being of African Americans and people in need.

How to HelpDonate: Consider a tax-deductible con-tribution to Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League, Inc. Your generous donation will help in empowering and improving the lives of low-income children and families and others in need in our community. Checks and credit cards are accepted by mail or online at tcpul.com.

Guild: The TCUL Guild is the volunteer auxiliary arm of the Urban League. Guild members donate their time in support of Urban League programs. Guilders par-ticipate in leadership activities and Urban League fundraising events. Members contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually and play a vital role in fulfilling our mission of empowering communities and changing lives. Please visit tcpul.com/volunteer.html if you are interested in joining the Guild.

Volunteer: By generously sharing your knowledge, talent and experience, you can enable clients to achieve success. The Urban League also has internship opportunities available throughout the year. For more information, call (309) 673-7474 or email uleague@tcpul.com.

students mentoring experiences with engineers, scientists, technicians, doctors, attorneys, business owners and skilled trades professionals. TSTM monitors academic progress and provides leadership development opportunities, community service, scholarships and college tours.

The Education Department offers computer training classes to youth and adults including the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, Girls Who Code Club and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr. Club, among others.

COUNSELINGThe Counseling Department offers the Teens Organized for Pride and Success (TOPS) Program, an after-school youth prevention program to prevent negative behaviors (pregnancy, drugs, alcohol, gangs, etc.)

The Parent-Child Education Center offers safe affordable childcare services for children ages six weeks to five years of age.

The Family Visitation, Habilitation and Parenting Programs offer services to strengthen parent-child interaction and parenting skills through one-on-one and group classes.

Signature EventsGuild Health Awareness EventMay 5, 2018Urban League

TSTM Awards BanquetJune 8, 2018Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom

Annual Benefit Golf EventJune 13, 2018Metamora Fields Golf Course

TCUL Guild Jazz BrunchOctober 21, 2018Par-A-Dice Hotel Ballroom

Glenn R. Ross, ChairpersonMaxine Wortham, Ph.D., First Vice ChairpersonBryant Carter, Second Vice ChairpersonSonya J. Miles, SecretaryTerry Lake, TreasurerMarti Bloodsaw

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDesiree Carlson Norris ChaseDeTrail DavisJerome Guilford Meaghan Jenkins Timony KirkwoodJanice Little

Tony O’BrianDavid PondKecia RandleAnthony Strickland Karen M. Stumpe, Esq.Gwendolyn WilsonYvonne Long

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ICC’s Solar Pipeline Training ProgramPrepares individuals to compete for solar entry-level positions. Students will gain the fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to analyze, design, sell, and install photovoltaic systems. Recruiting & selection

Begins:December 17, 2018

Job Readiness Skills Training:Feb. 11-Mar.8, 2019

Technical SolarTraining:Mar.11-Apr. 5, 2019

ADDED BENEFITS Field Trips, Hands-On Solar Projects, Industry Speakers, Networking/Career Events

Your GoalThe North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaic Associate Certification

YOU WILL LEARN Job Readiness Skills (Four weeks)Communication Critical Thinking Financial Literacy Resume Writing Interviewing Skills

Technical Solar Training (Five weeks)Introduction to ElectricityPhotovoltaic BasicsOSHA 10-Hour General Construction CertificationConducting Site SurveysNEC CodesSystem TroubleshootingSolar Design

To be considered for the next class of 15 participants in the ICC Solar Pipeline Training Program, complete the pre-application at icc.edu/solarapp and return it (mail, in-person or email) to either of the following organizations:

Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League317 S. MacArthur Highway Peoria, IL 61605 Uleague1@tcpul.com 309-673-7474

Jobs Partnership Peoria602 W. Richmond Avenue Peoria, IL 61606 Jobspartnershippeoria@gmail.com 309-404-9095

Is this program right for you?Join us for Solar BootcampJanuary 19, 2019 | 1-4 p.m.Hickory HallICC Peoria Campus