Corporate Partner Spotlight | Manny Cantor Center
- NYUL
- Apr 13, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 16, 2023
The New York Urban League began working with the Manny Cantor Center during the spring of 2022. The Manny Cantor Center provides wraparound supports and services as well as educational and wellness activities for anyone who needs them. Their in-house programs include but are not limited to: cooking and art classes, language classes, fitness classes, and tax-filing support. Additionally, they also collaborate with other organizations to provide legal help, immigration assistance, housing assistance, mental health support, crisis support, and more. When the New York Urban League began working with MCC we were providing one-on-one assistance to clients that primarily focused on resume review, interview assistance and applying for jobs. But as this started to take off, the team thought it would be best to host 5 week cohorts that consisted of job readiness preparation. Since then NYUL has hosted 3 cohorts, assisting 40 people on their employment journey. Below is a testimonial from a client, Oscar Flores that completed the 5 week cohort and is now enrolled in a training program to gain his OSHA 30 and HVAC certification.
“Being a part of (New York) Urban League not only did it made me feel comfortable to get back to start looking for work and training it prepared me, it gave me the tools that I needed to be able to compete with everyone in the workforce. We sometimes forget how important a resume is, how valuable our interviewing skills are to be able to get a job. I got all of that and more being a part of The New York Urban League, thanks to the help Kera and Alyssa, I am in training, and working on developing my work experience.”
I really loved how you highlighted the Manny Cantor Center's community focus! red ball It reminds me of how impactful local hubs can be in fostering connections—especially post-pandemic. Just goes to show, sometimes it’s those smaller spaces that create the biggest change!
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Hey there! I really appreciate how you highlighted the Manny Cantor Center's role in fostering community connections. I think it’s interesting to consider how spaces like this can also serve as venues for more casual activities, similar to playing games like FNAF. Just as fnaf creates fun and competitive environments online, places that encourage interaction can spark creativity and collaboration in people. Maybe hosting some game nights could blend social engagement with those educational goals? What do you think?
That is a wonderful spotlight on the powerful, collaborative work between the New York Urban League and the Manny Cantor Center, with Oscar Flores's success story being truly inspiring! Assisting 40 people in their employment journey is a fantastic achievement.
To ensure these impactful success stories and the availability of crucial services (like the job readiness cohorts and wraparound support) reach the wider community who need them, strategic visibility is key. Partnering with a skilled social media management agency could effectively amplify these testimonials and program announcements, driving engagement and enrollment.
NYUL's partnership with Manny Cantor Center fosters holistic growth through cohorts and wellness classes, bridging job barriers with care; Sprunky's interactive beats mirror this nurturing, syncing personal strides to joyful melodies of opportunity and shared progress.