Urban University

Urban University is an Oakland-based nonprofit working to improve the socioeconomic status of individuals with low incomes by providing training, coaching and employment opportunities. Over the past 20 years, they’ve successfully delivered workforce development training and coaching services to prepare more than 1,600 individuals for successful entry into the workforce. REDF’s grant was used for consulting support and internal capacity building.

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Milestones

  • 2020: Project Grant Recipient*
  • 2024: Accelerator Fellow
  • 2024: CA RISE Partner

*Past REDF program offering

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Tracey Williams

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