Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Empowering Communities.
Changing Lives.

2022 Youth At Work Summer Enrichment Program

In collaboration with the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle King County NAACP, we are hosting a summer youth engagement program that will allow students to land a ten-week paid internship that matches their skills, career interests, and availability.

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Youth Web Design program applications available NOW!

Interested youth participants & Seattle small businesses can now apply to participate in the summer 2022 cohort of the Youth Web Design Program! APPLICATION DEADLINES VARY.

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Ready? Set, CERT!!!

We've teamed up with Shoulders & Training Consulting to offer free evening certification classes to the youth (17+) and the community. Certification classes include CPR & First Aid, Forklift, and Road Flagging.

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Black Business Directory

In an effort to promote community support and uplift our local Black-owned businesses, we’ve created a Black Business Directory that highlights an extensive list of over 90 companies local to King County!

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The Black Voices Project

The Black Voices Project is a virtual Black book club and community dedicated to uplifting Black creative voices through a range of mediums including books, essays, podcasts, and more! Our hope is to facilitate meaningful conversations about systemic racism and Black history while addressing current political, racial, and social issues impacting Black culture.

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Criminal Records Expungement

Do you have a criminal conviction in King County? Is it inhibiting your employment or housing opportunities? We may be able to help you! Click below to learn more. Service only valid for King County convictions. Restrictions apply ***

Upcoming Events

Interested in joining us for our next ULMS community event? Check out our current slated list of events and activities for the year!

What does the Urban League do?

With a vision of equity for all, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) empowers those we serve by providing programming and services designed to support and encourage self-sufficiency in all aspects of life. Our five areas of focus include advocacy & civic engagement, education, housing, public health and workforce development.

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In need of assistance? Get started here.

Are you interested in Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle programs or in need of direct service assistance? We’re here to help! The first step is to complete and submit a ULMS Support Services Intake Application. Get started by clicking the button below!

programs & services

Youth Web Design program now accepting applications for the Summer 2022 cohort!

Interested youth participants & Seattle small businesses can now apply to participate in the summer 2022 cohort of the Youth Web Design Program!

Business Application Deadline: May 31, 2022

Student Application Deadline: June 17, 2022

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Advocacy & Civic Engagement

Community advocacy resources & support services.

Education

ULMS education programming, services, & resources.

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Entrepreneurship

ULMS small business programming, services, & resources.

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Public Health

ULMS public health programming, services, & resources.

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Black Business Directory

Supporting Black-owned businesses is an essential part of building economic strength within our communities. Use our ULMS Black Business directory to search more than 90 minority owned/operated businesses located in King County! Featured businesses come from a variety of industries, including food, retail, media, beauty, entertainment, and more!

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Upcoming Events

Check out the ULMS upcoming events calendar!

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