We value education as a key component for living a healthier and more prosperous life. Our education and youth development programs provide young people with the critical skills they need to excel academically, avoid at-risk behavior and become engaged members in their communities. Tutoring, college preparation, and leadership development are some of the many educational advancement tools offered.
An Urban League of Broward County Education Program
"My grade point average and outlook on life improved after I joined ABLE."
Program Overview
Asset Building Leads to Excellence (ABLE) is designed to increase positive decision making in middle school students in an effort to reduce risk factors associated with substance abuse, teen pregnancy, delinquency, and school failure. Youth are provided with tutoring and homework assistance after school and on non-school days, employability skills training, physical fitness, life skills, and cultural and leadership activities. ABLE is currently offered at William Dandy Middle School.
Program Benefits
- Tutoring & Homework Assistance
- Employability Skills
- Healthy Lifestyle Education
- Cultural & Leadership Activities
Program Highlights
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ABLE YOUTH FORCE CAREER EXPLORATION DAY ABLE students toured the local Fire-Rescue Department as a part of their career exploration kickoff in December. The students engaged in a question and answer session that inspired many of them to consider fire fighting as a future career. |
Sponsored In Part By
The Urban League of Broward County's ABLE program is sponsored in part by:
- Children's Services Council of Broward County
How To Get Involved
To learn more about the ABLE program and how to get involved, click here.
Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence
National Achievers Society (NAS)
An Urban League of Broward County Education Program
"After winning the National Brain Bowl, I received a full scholarship to the university that I always dreamed of attending."
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Program Overview
Atlantic Coast Center of Excellence (COE) is a patron of the National Achievers Society (NAS) and is designed to enhance the number of students that are prepared, qualified, and motivated to enter institutions of higher education. Program activities include college prep workshops, conferences, regional and state academic competitions, and cultural events. Monthly board meetings are held for both parents and students.
Program Benefits
- College prep workshops
- Academic competitions
- Cultural events
- STEM learning experiences
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Program Highlights
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34th Annual Black History and Cultural Brain Bowl During the Urban League of Broward County's 34th Annual Black History and Cultural Brain Bowl the National Achievers team, Resilience won first place in the local competition and placed second in the Region. The top two teams received new laptops courtesy of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida. |
Sponsored In Part By
The Urban League of Broward County's NAS program is sponsored in part by:
- The Miami Dolphins
- Florida Education Fund
- Comcast
How To Get Involved
Formal induction ceremonies are held in the winter and spring of each year. Click here to download an application.
For more information about the National Achievers Society, click here.
College Tour Program
An Urban League of Broward County Education Program
"The Urban League's College Tour Program helped me decide which institution I wanted to attend."
Program Overview
Program Benefits
Sponsored In Part By:
The Urban League of Broward County's College Tour program is sponsored in part by: