Chicago Urban League
Brandon Kimbrough has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in various roles. Currently at Chicago Urban League since 2014, Brandon Kimbrough focuses on pre-apprenticeship training, delivering technical math and workforce development skills, along with hands-on technical training in collaboration with local labor organizations. Prior to this role, Brandon Kimbrough worked at Excel Security Corp. from 2011 to 2014, where responsibilities included providing security and managing employee relations. Additionally, Brandon Kimbrough has experience in maintenance and janitorial services with MAK Cleaning from 2002 to 2011, demonstrating strong organizational skills in managing large projects. Education credentials include a certificate in Lodging and Management from Illinois CareerPath Institute and attendance at Robert Morris University.
Chicago Urban League
The Chicago Urban League (Urban League) was one of the first affiliates of the National Urban League organized in this country to address the needs of African Americans migrating from the rural South to the northern cities in unprecedented numbers at the dawn of the 20th century. The Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. Since 1916, the Chicago Urban League—through collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships—has helped people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences and grow their businesses. We are passionate advocates for economic and racial equity for Black Chicagoans. The impact of the Urban League's 10+ decades of service to Chicagoans is beyond measure, but it is illustrated by the fact that upon hearing the name of the organization, community members often comment on the positive impact the Chicago Urban League has had in their lives. As one of the largest affiliates in the nation, the Chicago organization remains a leader in the Urban League movement.