The Urban Youth Pathways program is a DOL-funded program that provides youth/young adults ages 14-21 with career readiness training and exploration.  Participants have access to career assessment tools that help direct focus their job interests, guide their training, and help expose them to career paths. Program experiences include part-time and full-time job placements, internships, behind-the-business tours, certification, and apprenticeship opportunities.  

Impact

As one of the League’s largest youth workforce initiatives, it served 1,844 participants in 2024. Affiliates provided 1,688 youth with work experiences, enrolled 1,213 in post-secondary education or skills training, supported 450 in entering unsubsidized employment, and helped 751 earn certifications.