Urban Youth Empowerment Program sponsored by the National Urban League and federally funded by the Department of Labor. The two main objectives are:

1) To provide educational services to out of school and or adjudicated youth between the ages of 18 to 21 (for 2006-2008). 

2) To provide a career preparation for these youth and assist in placing them in meaningful unsubsidized employment.

In order to participate, youth must meet the criteria of one of the following categories: be a high school drop out, be attending an adult education or GED program, be in need of college transition services and/or be an adjudicated youth.

The Urban League of Greater Hartford will offer a variety of services to the eligible youth.  These services include, but are not limited to:  Assessments, case management and advocacy; educational and occupational training; Community service, internship, and unsubsidized employment; and personal development services.

Community Service

Participants are required to complete 30-50 hours of community service with a faith based/ community based organization.  This phase of the program is to assist in providing job-readiness and further their employability skills.

Internship Services

Participants are required to complete 15-20 hours for a minimum of 15 weeks, maximum 20 weeks.  This phase is to continue building on employability skills and to provide on the job work experience.

For more information please contact our UYEP Coordinator

Nicole Costa; Tel (860) 527-0147 x122 or e-mail uyep@ulgh.org