The Urban League of Pittsburgh

Education & Youth Development Department

Youth programs provide educational counseling and a variety of opportunities for African Americans and other young people to learn about and experience many career and educational options. This program is responsible for hundreds of youth completing secondary school and moving on to professional training schools, two-year and four-year colleges and other areas of special training. In 2001-2002 alone 1,318 young people participated in Urban League programs.

The Education and Youth Development Department’s focus is the academic improvement and success of African American students in Allegheny County.

The Youth Development Department was established under the premise that young people are our most valued resource and with a mandate to assist African American youth meet the specific developmental goals they require to build character, adjust to an ever-changing society and prevent delinquency. Additionally, our mission includes initiatives, resources and opportunities to foster the healthy and productive development of African-American and other inner-city youth.


You may also read more about the programs availables within the
Education & Youth Development Department here.