Waves of Opportunity
The Urban League of Central Carolinas is proud to be a partner of Urban League Hampton Roads in the Waves of Opportunity Program
Our partnership is focusing on coordinated and comprehensive approaches to removing systemic barriers for workers through support services.
We are working with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council to develop an inclusive talent pipeline. Through dedicated employer engagement, we are creating a series of maritime employer collaboratives focused on their hiring needs today and tomorrow, ensuring adequate talent flows, and ensure training programs and systems match job demands.
The Waves of Opportunity program will be the accelerator that infuses a significant increase in regional output of maritime talent with portable industry-recognized credentials in skilled trades and information systems.
Recognizing the need to diversify the supply chain for maritime industries, the Urban League of Central Carolinas will be a liaison in providing resources for businesses to gain access to become suppliers for maritime businesses. The Waves of Opportunity program will be the accelerator that infuses a diverse supply chain in partnership with supporting organizations. The goal is to diversify the supply chain providing opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the Northeast North Carolina area to support maritime industries.
About the Program
The Urban League of Central Carolinas will develop a robust internship pipeline between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and companies operating in the maritime sector:
The internships will be tailored to provide intentional mentorships to guide participating students into leadership-track positions in the industry upon graduation.
The project will work in historically under-resourced and under-represented communities to develop targeted training pathways designed to attract BIPOC individuals from the K12 system into HBCUs for advanced training and careers in maritime engineering, administration, and robotics.
We will establish an inclusive and diversified talent pipeline for executive leadership positions.
Partnership Opportunities
FOR STUDENTS
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FOR BUSINESSES
Grow your pipeline of talented workers. We also work with suppliers to build the maritime supply chain into the future.
FOR JOBSEEKERS
The Waves of Opportunity program is here to match skilled workers with in-demand maritime job opportunities. Sign up to learn more and get on the list for job opportunities as they become available.
