OP-ED: Satellite learning systems can revolutionize training and tech employment in the city
More than 82,000 tech roles were available in the New York metropolitan area during the first quarter of this year. With nearly half of these job postings not specifying a minimum level of education and 45% not requiring prior tech experience, high-quality tech careers might be one of the most promising economic mobility strategies for many New Yorkers. Yet we're leaving talent and opportunity on the table.
Seed Fund for Dance
About the UMEZ Mertz Gilmore Seed Fund for Dance
The Seed Fund for Dance is a grant program designed to support creatives with exceptional dance or choreographic talent, who exhibit a distinctive voice, and whose career path would benefit from the recognition and visibility that this award offers.
The program will provide $5,000 grants to support 16 dance projects taking place in Upper Manhattan from January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023. Funding is intended for dance-centric projects, ranging
The Seed Fund for Dance is a grant program designed to support creatives with exceptional dance or choreographic talent, who exhibit a distinctive voice, and whose career path would benefit from the recognition and visibility that this award offers.
The program will provide $5,000 grants to support 16 dance projects taking place in Upper Manhattan from January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023. Funding is intended for dance-centric projects, ranging
Cultural Investments - Seed Fund for Dance —
About the UMEZ Mertz Gilmore Seed Fund for Dance
The Seed Fund for Dance is a grant program designed to support creatives with exceptional dance or choreographic talent, who exhibit a distinctive voice, and whose career path would benefit from the recognition and visibility that this award offers.
The program will provide $5,000 grants to support 16 dance projects taking place in Upper Manhattan from January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023. Funding is intended for dance-centric projects, ranging
The Seed Fund for Dance is a grant program designed to support creatives with exceptional dance or choreographic talent, who exhibit a distinctive voice, and whose career path would benefit from the recognition and visibility that this award offers.
The program will provide $5,000 grants to support 16 dance projects taking place in Upper Manhattan from January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023. Funding is intended for dance-centric projects, ranging
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UMEZ and LMCC Award 58 Grantees in 2021 UMEZ Arts Engagement Program — Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone
The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of a UMEZ Arts Engagement grant. Working with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, UMEZ awarded $375,000 to 58 individual artists, collectives and cultural groups. Recipients reflect the creative, cultural and demographic diversity of Upper Manhattan.
This marks the fourth year of the UMEZ Arts Engagement program. Originally designed as a two-year pilot initiative, 202 grants have been awarded through the program.
This marks the fourth year of the UMEZ Arts Engagement program. Originally designed as a two-year pilot initiative, 202 grants have been awarded through the program.
Baked Cravings: Six Minutes with Owner Craig Watson, MBA —
NEW YORK - In 2020, UMEZ created the UMEZ Hybrid Microloan to support established small businesses and nonprofits in the Upper Manhattan communities to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This financing product was the perfect fit for Baked Cravings' financial needs. Mr. Craig Watson, MBA is the CEO of Baked Cravings. UMEZ chatted with him to learn more about this sweet gem of East Harlem. Here are UMEZ's 6 minutes with Mr. Watson:
Your newest business location is in East Harlem (Lex
Your newest business location is in East Harlem (Lex
UMEZ Announces Hybrid Microloan Program for Upper Manhattan Small Businesses and Nonprofits After COVID-19 Disruptions —
NEW YORK—This week, UMEZ announced its newest loan product, a hybrid microloan. The UMEZ Hybrid Microloan fund is capitalized with $2 million and was created to support Upper Manhattan small businesses and nonprofits adversely impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses and nonprofits that are approved for a hybrid microloan can obtain a 5-year term loan for up to $50,000. In the fifth year, UMEZ will convert into a grant 25% of the original loan amount for borrowers meeting the loan-to-grant convers
Firelight Media Awarded Capacity Grant — Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone
NEW YORK — In April, UMEZ awarded a three-year, $288,760 Capacity Grant to Firelight Media. Led by its founders, Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith, Firelight Media works with emerging documentary filmmakers of color to bring their films about underrepresented people and stories to the mainstream media. Through its signature program, DocLab, these emerging documentary filmmakers receive access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and support in the creation of their films. Recent major grants h
UMEZ Provides a $10 Million Loan to Finance National Urban League Headquarters — Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone
NEW YORK – The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) is part of the financing group that will bring the headquarters of the National Urban League to the Harlem. The $242 million project will include a civil rights experience museum, affordable housing, retail, and commercial offices. The project is led by experienced developers L + M Partners and BRP Companies along with Taconic Investment Partners, and the National Urban League.
The project, located at 121 West 125th Street, will be a 17-sto
The project, located at 121 West 125th Street, will be a 17-sto
