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Tampa Bay Anchors Urban Alliance

Tampa Bay Anchors Urban Alliance (TBAUA) is a regional initiative focused on developing the workforce, supporting small businesses, and fostering inclusive economic growth to bridge gaps in economic opportunity and health outcomes in our local communities. By leveraging the influence and investment of local stakeholders, TBAUA promotes shared goals and coordinated efforts to create lasting, community-wide impact.

TBAUA brings together cross-sector partners into four categories:

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Workforce

Workforce Empowerment Pathways

TBAUA Workforce clients benefit from career development navigation, local and nation career fairs, skills academies, and targeted support.

Tailored programs and services are aligned with the categories of our Workforce Empowerment Pathways.

  • Career Readiness Workshops
  • Resume building
  • Interview skills and practice
  • Soft skills development
  • Industry-specific job fairs
  • Career level specific job fairs
  • Local & National employer engagement
  • Collaboration with Employer Partners & Anchor Institutions
  • On-site training and apprenticeship opportunities
  • Short-term certification programs or upskilling in high-demand fields
  • Industry-targeted training aligned with local and national employer needs xt goes here
  • Comprehensive Intake process
  • Goal tracking and PCUL wraparound services
  • Placing clients in TBAUA hiring pipelines
  • Events to connect clients with professionals in their target fields
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Entrepreneurship

Business Ascension Model

Through the Next Level Urban Alliance (NLUA), TBAUA supports entrepreneurial growth by way of segmented and curated programs and services.

Entrepreneurs are connected to procurement and capacity-building opportunities based on their stage of growth according to our

  • Structured curriculum-based cohort experiences
  • Pitch Contests & Showcases
  • Segmented by readiness
  • Expert-led strategy sessions and workshops
  • Business scaling & trajectory support
  • Tech solutions and tools
  • Local & National resources
  • TBAUA procurement pipelines to bids and contracts
  • Business certification and industry membership
  • Business tours and exposure
  • Collaboration with Employer Partners & Anchor Institutions
  • Succession planning
  • Leadership development
  • Business scaling & trajectory support
  • Events to connect clients with professionals in their target field
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  • Client Assistance

Client Assistance Profile Form

Urban League of Florida Suncoast offers programs that support individuals and families in achieving economic stability and overall well-being, including workforce and career support, home energy assistance, health and wellness resources, and youth development programs.

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  • Events & Activities

Upcoming TBAUA Events & Activities

  • Minority Business Accelerator in partnership with NPARE (applications are open!)
  • Second Chance Academy for justice-impacted entrepreneurs (recently graduated its third cohort)
  • Make Money Mondays™ – a virtual series of expert-led business and finance workshops
  • Industry Academies & Skills Workshops
  • New Business Education Cohorts focusing on certification, strategic planning, and leadership
  • National Urban League Virtual Career Fairs with access to employers nationwide
  • Business Tours introducing local enterprises and networking opportunities
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SECOND CHANCE ACADEMY

This is an initiative aimed at supporting individuals who have been previously incarcerated to build entrepreneurial skills, foster self-sufficiency, and reintegrate successfully into society through entrepreneurship. Participants will engage in workshops, mentorship, and practical exercises to develop their business awareness and lay the foundation for launching their own business.

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URBAN SENIORS JOBS PROGRAM (USJP)

Federally funded and monitored by the Department of Labor, the Urban Seniors Jobs Program (USJP), also known as Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP), is designed to provide subsidized employment training opportunities to low-income individuals aged 55 and older who are currently unemployed and actively seeking employment opportunities. The program offers part-time training opportunities, providing seniors with a structured pathway to re-enter the workforce.

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NEXT LEVEL URBAN ALLIANCE

Next Level Urban Alliance (NLUA) (entrepreneurship) – a network of entrepreneurs, professionals, and development leaders collaborating to expand the equity-focused entrepreneurial ecosystem (E3) of Pinellas County. NLUA’s mission is to strengthen entrepreneurship as a vital pathway to economic growth for African Americans. NLUA envisions

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