Initiatives

DESIGNED TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY.

Urban Alliance designs programs to help support individuals as they move towards self-sufficiency through the development of necessary life and employability skills and job placement assistance. Our primary vehicle for change is the Momentum Urban Employment Initiative.

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Momentum Urban Employment Initiative

‘Momentum’ started in the fall of 2013 from observed needs in the core neighborhoods of Kalamazoo. Namely, many individuals desiring work, were not properly equipped and supported to find employment, maintain employment and experience employment growth opportunities.

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MOMENTUM BUSINESS NETWORK

Connecting Employers and Employees

Urban Alliance has established the Momentum Business Network (MBN) whose members guarantee interviews for each graduate upon completion of the program and whose policies allow for the hiring of Momentum graduates.

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URBAN ALLIANCE TECHNICAL CENTER

Hands On Technical Training

Beginning in 2015, Urban Alliance formed a partnership with Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) to provide technical training on the back end of Momentum. These intensive, accelerated, employer-driven academies have been highly successful in equipping Momentum Graduates to gain good paying jobs, as well as, position them for quick promotion.

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Urban Outreach Initiative

Embracing Urban Communities

The Urban Outreach Initiative (formerly Vanguard Street Ministry) is foundational to the overall work and success of Urban Alliance. This initiative is our “boots on the ground” efforts to build relationships with individuals in urban communities.

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