Youth Services at It’s Best
Urban Youth Development has over 50 years of expertise creating and executing youth programs across the U.S. Led by a team of specialists – we operate at the intersection of Technology, Insights and Exceptional Program Design. From program ideation and development, to in-house executive training, to audit due-diligence, to identifying key performance indicators and more – our diverse service offerings are rooted in the guiding principals most critical to youth development and tailored to meet the needs of your brand.
850
Annual Youth & Young Adults Served across the U.S.
55
Unduplicated Youth Agencies Served
6575
Youth & Young Adults Served since 2011
Our Services
Urban Youth Development has vast knowledge in designing and customizing services tailored to the needs of your organization. Our team of experts will work with you to transform your vision, goals and desired outcomes. We guarantee our diverse service offerings will meet the transform needs of your brand.
Welcome to Urban Youth Development
Urban Youth Development is a youth services technical assistance provider supporting community-based organizations across the nation dedicated to inspiring success in the lives of youth and young adults.
Our Mission
Urban Youth Development champions the training and development of youth across underserved communities to yield strong, vibrant, diverse and self-sufficient future leaders of tomorrow. By providing organizations focused on community-based programs with the tools they need, we provide our young adults a pathway to the success they deserve.
Our Goal
We will be the leader in youth services in the United States. We will be the technical assistance provider of choice for our customers delivering results through impact and proven outcomes to transform the lives of youth and young adults.
Get In Touch
Let us help you transform the lives of youth and young adults in your community to afford them the success they deserve.
- IMPACT
- EDUCATE
- COLLABORATE
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Internships are a great way for youth to acquire hands-on work experience while developing their career path and furthering their education. Help UYD assist other agencies provide this unmatched opportunity to youth in your area.
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Be a mentor, provide youth career shadowing opportunities however, you choose to help – there is an organization that NEEDS YOU!!
Click to learn moreCourtnee Biscardi VP of Programs
Broward County Urban League
“Jeaneen has an incredible understanding of the corevalues and mission of the Urban League and is able to translate that understanding into tangible buy-in for which employers want to alignthemselves.”
“Jeaneen provides outstanding workshops and is really in tune with the industry changes which brings real world knowledge and expertise to the classroom. She represents the Urban League of Broward County well.”
Vernon,
Broward County Minority Builders
“Jeaneen, your professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to putting our community back to work came across like rockets.Your insight into the job market and its latest trends will serve as a lift off in our campaign to put our community back to work…”
KOP Mentoring,
CEO C, Ron Allen
“I’ve worked with a lot of trainers and facilitators and Jeaneen is by far one of the best. She has a knack for working with young people and getting the best out of them. Her sessions are highly motivating and her advice can be put into practice immediately and show results.”
Charlene Farrington
Executive Director, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
“… Urban Youth Development, led by Jeaneen West, has enabled my organization to position itself in the appropriate niche that supports disadvantaged youth in my community, the majority of whom are black. Jeaneen West is the best thought-partner you can have in program development. Her experience will be invaluable in program management, recruiting appropriate stakeholders and identifying resources that will support your program.”
Barbara J. Stark,
President & CEO, Milagro Center
“Ms. West has both strengthened our existing youth programs by building structure and accountability, and has been vital to the development of new youth-oriented programs meeting emerging needs for Milagro Center’s middle school and high school youth.
Ms. West develops intelligent strategic ideas which translate into innovative programs that have positive impacts on our youth and reportable outcomes that consistently exceed the expectations of our stakeholders and funders.”
Courtnee Biscardi VP of Programs,
Broward County Urban League
“Jeaneen has an incredible understanding of the core values and mission of the Urban League and is able to translate that understanding into tangible buy-in for which employers want to align themselves.”
“Jeaneen provides outstanding workshops and is really in tune with the industry changes which brings real world knowledge and expertise to the classroom. She represents the Urban League of Broward County well.”
Marjorie W. former Principal,
Tomorrow’s Promise Community School
“Ms. West is able to tailor her services to meet the specific needs of my clients. She is able to match individual client needs with resources in the community creating a positive experience for everyone involved. She demonstrates strong ability to build community partnerships. Jeaneen’s integrity ensures that you will achieve the goals you set; her passion and compassion allow her to work with a diverse group of people very effectively.”
Dr. Miya Stewart, M.D.
Stewart & Associates, Inc.
“thanking you genuinely for your team and your unwavering support shown for the Hallandale Opportunity Project (HOP)…you have been passionate about the program but more importantly you have demonstrated compassion for those that the program seeks to empower, residents of the City of Hallandale Beach.”
