The Gift of Hope
A note from our CEO, Eshauna Smith, looking back on 2019:
Dear Friends,
Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to hear from several…
Building the Next Generation of Talent in Montgomery County
“The work of upskilling our workforce and educating people is more important for everyone … and it says a lot about what kind of county we’re going…
Access to Employment is a Fundamental Racial Justice Issue
A note from Urban Alliance CEO Eshauna Smith about the reality behind our work:
Dear Friends,
With an unemployment rate at recent lows not seen…
Urban Alliance Detroit Celebrates First Annual Public Speaking Challenge
DETROIT, MI – Urban Alliance Detroit closed out its inaugural year serving youth in the city with the first annual Public Speaking Challenge, where…
Honest Tea Co-Founder Seth Goldman Helps DC-Area Youth Celebrate Graduation from Urban Alliance High School Internship Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Over 160 local youth shared what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown as participants in Urban Alliance’s flagship…
A Life-Changing Opportunity
Exposure to new possibilities and expanded networks through paid internships can be life-changing for many of the students we serve.
Yesterday 13…
Seth Goldman – Honest Tea Co-Founder and Beyond Meat Executive Chair – to Keynote Urban Alliance’s Annual Public Speaking Challenge
Seth Goldman, Honest Tea Co-Founder and TeaEO Emeritus and Beyond Meat Executive Chair, will serve as keynote speaker at Urban Alliance’s 2019…
Partners Going Above and Beyond for UA Interns
Ask an Urban Alliance employee what they love most about working here and our students will always be top of the list. They are our north star and the…
Detroit: Celebrating our 2018-2019 Interns of the Week
William Smith, Quicken Loans IT
Will has consistently demonstrated perseverance, respect, and integrity throughout workshop and at his internship.…
Welcoming Our First Detroit Executive Director
A note from Eshauna Smith announcing our very first Detroit Executive Director, Sherri Davis Chisholm:
Dear Friends,
It is an exciting time…