YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Urban League of Kansas (ULK) strives to empower youth with access to the skills, resources, and opportunities to positively impact their lives and their community. Workshops and services will include money management, study skills, career readiness, college prep, and access to a preferred network of mentorships and internships.
If you are interested in becoming an Urban League of Kansas Youth Mentor, please email us at info@kansasul.org
PARTNER RESOURCES
The Youth Employment Project (YEP) is an initiative to promote employment opportunities for teens and young adults. Additionally, YEP strives to provide lifelong skills and experience to further enhance future career paths.
YEP is a partner in Helping Youth Prepare for Employment (HYPE), a Youth Employment Network, a collaboration of community partners including the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, the City of Wichita, the Greater Wichita YMCA, and USD 259. These partners all have well established youth employment programs and work together to achieve significant community impact.
The 2021 YEP Registration is now open! Click here to register!
GED or High School Diploma Completion
For assistance or questions regarding high school completion, contact:
Staysha at 316-978-7803 or Work-Fields@wichita.edu
Corinthian at 316-978-7323 or Corinthian.Kelly@wichita.edu
College, Vo-Tech or Training Application
For assistance or questions regarding application or entry to college or Vo-Tech contact:
Corinthian at 316-978-7323 or Corinthian.Kelly@wichita.edu
Staysha at 316-978-7803 or Work-Fields@wichita.edu
TRIO | Educational Opportunity Centers Program
Division of Regional Engagement and Economic Development
Wichita State University
Phone: 316-978-7800