The key to a healthier and more prosperous life.
We value education as a key component for living a healthier and more prosperous life. Our education and youth development programs provide young people with the critical skills they need to excel academically, avoid at-risk behavior and become engaged members of their communities. Tutoring, college preparation, and leadership development are some of the many educational advancement tools offered.
Decision Day 2022
The Urban League of Broward County is proud to announce the 2022 Decision Day - a celebration for students and their pursuit of continued education. This year's Decision Day is Presented by the Florida Lottery. We are thrilled to celebrate the graduating class of 2022.
2022 Decision Day Highlights
This year's Decision Day Yearbook presented by the Florida Lottery features the Urban League's 2022 graduates. We couldn't be more proud of their hard work and perseverance.
In recognition of our scholars and saluting their achievements, the Urban League of Broward County proudly presents the ULBC Class of 2022 Yearbook. Click here to view our scholars.
Program Overview
Asset Building Leads to Excellence (ABLE) is designed to increase positive decision making in middle school students in an effort to reduce risk factors associated with substance abuse, teen pregnancy, delinquency, and school failure. Youth are provided with tutoring and homework assistance after school and on non-school days, employability skills training, physical fitness, life skills, and cultural and leadership activities. ABLE is currently offered at William Dandy Middle School.
"My grade point average and outlook on life improved after I joined ABLE."
Program Benefits
- Tutoring & Homework Assistance
- Employability Skills
- Healthy Lifestyle Education
- Cultural & Leadership Activities
Program Highlights
ABLE students toured the local Fire-Rescue Department as a part of their career exploration kickoff in December. The students engaged in a question and answer session that inspired many of them to consider fire fighting as a future career.
ABLE YOUTH FORCE CAREER EXPLORATION DAY
Sponsored In Part By
The Urban League of Broward County's ABLE program is sponsored in part by:
- Children's Services Council of Broward County
How To Get Involved
To learn more about the ABLE program and how to get involved, click here.
Program Overview
Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence (COE) is a patron of the National Achievers Society (NAS) and is designed to enhance the number of students that are prepared, qualified, and motivated to enter institutions of higher education. Program activities include college prep workshops, conferences, regional and state academic competitions, and cultural events. Monthly board meetings are held for both parents and students.
"After winning the National Brain Bowl, I received a full scholarship to the university that I always dreamed of attending."
Program Benefits
- College prep workshops
- Academic competitions
- Cultural events
- STEM learning experiences
Program Highlights
During the Urban League of Broward County's 34th Annual Black History and Cultural Brain Bowl the National Achievers team, Resilience won first place in the local competition and placed second in the Region.
The top two teams received new laptops courtesy of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida.
34th Annual Black History and Cultural Brain Bowl
Sponsored In Part By
The Urban League of Broward County's NAS program is sponsored in part by:
- The Miami Dolphins
- Florida Education Fund
- Comcast
How To Get Involved
Formal induction ceremonies are held in the winter and spring of each year. Click here to download an application.
For more information about the National Achievers Society, click here.
Program Overview
The College Tour Program promotes achievement and college readiness through a rotation of foundational keys to success including ACT/SAT preparation, homework assistance, self-development, case management, and community service. The year of preparation concludes with a four-day State of Florida college tour which exposes students to the viability of college entry. The College Tour Program is made possible by The Jim Moran Foundation.
"The Urban League's College Tour Program helped me decide which institution I wanted to attend."
Program Benefits
- ACT/SAT preparation
- Homework assistance
- Community service opportunities
- College touring experience
Sponsored In Part By:
The Urban League of Broward County's College Tour program is sponsored in part by:
- The Jim Moran Foundation
- Broward College
- Macy's
How To Get Involved
For more information and to get involved, click here.