You’re capable, confident, and ready to take your career to the next stage. It’s time to LevelUP!
As we know, Black women historically make less in the labor market and face job-related, social, and economic disadvantages driven by systematic and individual discrimination. Our solution? We've partnered with Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Initiative determined to support those with transferable skills and professional experience in and out of the workplace.
ABOUT US
LevelUP is a workforce advancement program designed to help Black women get to the next stage professionally and build wealth through the following objectives:
Professional development through technical training and soft skill development
Leadership coaching and industry-specific mentorship
Financial Literacy and Wealth Management
Personal development through wellness and well-being
LevelUP provides instruction, mentoring, and financial coaching to give Black women the opportunity to pivot and advance their careers in industries where they have a low percentage of employment.
The current LevelUP cohorts are focused on these key industries: Real Estate, Finance and Technology.
Each cycle will offer an in-depth look at one key industry and its various sectors, in addition to insider knowledge on how to break into that industry.
LevelUP is determined to support those with transferable skills and professional experience to find their place in this economy—and we think it is time to make a change!
Real Estate
The Real Estate cycle will focus on the Development sector. For more information about this industry and the cycle dates, click the link below.
Finance
The Finance cycle will focus on the Compliance sector. For more information about this industry and the cycle dates, click the link below.
Technology
The Technology cycle will focus on the Cybersecurity sector. For more information about this industry and the cycle dates, click the link below.
One Million Black Women
In partnership with Black-women-led organizations, financial institutions and other partners, Goldman Sachs has committed $10 billion in direct investment capital and $100 million in philanthropic support to positively impact the lives of one million Black women over the next decade.
Frequently Asked Questions
LevelUP is open to all persons who identify as a Black woman. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply, and you must be a Brooklyn resident, with a Brooklyn address.
LevelUP is currently only available to Brooklyn residents.
The LevelUP Program is now hybrid (offering both in-person and virtual evening class sessions.) Applicants selected to participate in the cycles will be given a schedule and information for both types of interaction.
To get started, you can attend any of the Information Sessions; all of the dates, times and locations for the Information Sessions are listed here . Once you’re ready to apply, please select your desired industry and submit your application. Be sure to check the start and end dates for each cycle you are applying for.
Yes. You can apply for any cycle or industry that interests you, but once you are selected for a cycle you will not be eligible for any other cycles and cannot reapply.
Yes, to assess your skill and experience level, you are required to submit a resume as part of your application.
Note: Applications are now closed for the Real Estate Development Cohort
The LevelUP Year 2 Applications dates are as follows:
LevelUP Cohort 2 Cycles | Program Dates | Application Opens | Application Closes |
Real Estate Development | August-October 2024 | June | July |
Financial Compliance | November 2024-February 2025 | September | October |
Technology/ Cybersecurity | February- May 2025 | November | January |
You can apply for the LevelUP Program here.
For more information on specific application dates, please join our LevelUP Mailing List.
Upcoming Events
LevelUP Real Estate Cohort 2 Graduation
Join us as we celebrate the graduation of LevelUP's 2024 Real Estate Development Cohort!
LevelUP Information Sessions
Register for one of the upcoming LevelUP information sessions to learn more about the program and upcoming applications
Wednesday, October 9th | 5-6pm | Register
Friday, October 11th | 1-2pm | Register
Join the LevelUP Mailing List
Interested in LevelUP? Join our Mailing List here to be notified when applications re-open and to stay up-to-date on all programs and events.
If you have any questions, email levelup@bklynlibrary.org
Mentor our LevelUP Leaders!
Mentorship is a vital part of the LevelUP experience.
Would you like to support our LevelUP Leaders as a mentor?
Submit your application, here.
About Our Partner
Support for LevelUP is provided by the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women initiative, a groundbreaking investment to positively impact the lives of at least one million Black women by addressing the dual racial and gender biases they face.
