About wrtu!

In our communities, young African Americans face numerous barriers that can have long-term effects on their family’s financial health and well-being. Work Readiness Training University (WRTU) has been a long-standing conceptual idea within the Columbus Urban League established in 2019.  In 2022, WRTU created a memorable and enriching experience for 350 local youth, ages 14 to 18. We have provided a reliable platform in our community to prepare and aid our youth in leveling the playing field and progress into to higher education, trade, and career success.

 

            The WRT University Career & HBCU Experience (also known as Ready2Earn) is back but this time 365! The program will include in-person and hybrid career exploration and development programming. Youth ages 14-15 can earn up to $1,500 in stipends and incentives for completing project-based learning goals, skill development, and career exploration. In-person internships, paying $15/hour, are available for youth ages 16-19.

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This opportunity to be enrolled into WRTU'23 is a highly sought-after experience like no other. For 3 years our youth has had the opportunity  to engage in different actives, skill-practices and seminars that will prepare them for a future of higher education, work readiness, immeasurable personal development and growth while embodying the core values of the Columbus Urban League.

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Your full admission into the WRTU Senior Class of Summer 2023 experience is Contingent upon your FULL participation, and completion of ALL  pre-requisites.

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We look forward to your involvement through-out the process which will include: 1 week of online participation in Freshman Orientation of Black Excellence,  4 weeks of Sophomore Class of Technology and Human Development, 1 week of online participation in Junior Class of Leadership Society, leading to 3 days at the WRTU Leadership Summit and then graduating into the WRTU Senior Class of Summer 2023 6-week experience.

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 Work Readiness Training University – home of the WRTU Panthers is waiting for you! On behalf of the trustees, administration, faculty, and staff, we extend a warm and sincere welcome and we look forward to welcoming you to the WRTU & CUL family.

 

If you have any questions, please contact us at wrtu@cul.org.

”WRT-U KNOW!”