Urban Alliance (UA) brought paid internships to Detroit high school students in Fall 2018. This expansion was made possible through the support of key partners in the city, especially the Rocket Companies – our anchor employer in Detroit – as well as our long-time partner Bank of America and new partner The Skillman Foundation.
Our expansion to Detroit is grounded in our core mission to provide meaningful, effective paid internships to as many young people who need them as we can. UA Detroit launched with a pilot group of 40 students from Breithaupt Career Technical Center, Osborn High School, and Randolph Career Technical Center during the 2018-19 school year. We now serve more than 200 students through our 11th and 12th grade programs.
In Detroit, UA is part of a strong network of schools, local government, nonprofits, businesses, and funders who both recognize the importance of youth employment and actively work to strengthen Detroit’s workforce development ecosystem. We work with the entire community to nurture and grow the potential of Detroit youth, and support the city’s continued prosperity.
View our Detroit Valued Partners here.
To learn more about our Detroit program, please contact a member of our team.
Locations and Contact Information
3031 West Grand Blvd.
Suite 624
Detroit, MI 48202
Tel: 313.456.8767
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The Urban Alliance High School Internship Program is a paid nine-month program for high school seniors that includes professional development training, paid internships, and one-on-one support.
Applications are now closed for the 2024-2025 school year.
Detroit Partners
Employ Youth. Inspire Excellence.
In partnership with over 200 employers, we level the playing field for young people in the workforce by equipping them with the tools to overcome the systemic barriers that prevent equal access to economic opportunity.