CUL’s Youth Programs

Your Columbus Urban League offers several initiatives to help today’s youth prepare for tomorrow’s world. Learn more below about all of our youth-based programming.

Work Readiness Training University (serves ages 14-19) – WRTU is CUL’s signature youth job placement initiative, helping prepare young people for the careers coming to Columbus and beyond with hands-on opportunities that often lead to permanent jobs. Learn more

Strive Toward Empowerment & Purpose (serves ages 14-19) – The STEP initiative is an 8-week intervention program in partnership with The City of Columbus & Franklin County Municipal Courts, which provides resources to parents and families who have children ages 11-17 on the cusp of entering the justice system. Learn more

Neighborhood Violence Intervention Program (serves ages 14-19) – The NVIP team aims to keep our youth safe and on-track to healthy, productive lives. We connect with several hundred youth annually and deescalate incidents regularly, helping to reduce crime and gang-related violence. Learn more

VLOG (serves ages 14-19) – Youth learn to create, develop, and produce a group YouTube Platform and Video Blog (VLOG). Students will receive appropriate training and support in the development of the VLOG and YouTube, as well as assistance in creating a marketing plan to attract other teens to view their work. Learn more

I Am My Brother’s Keeper (serves ages 14-18) – IAMBK offers a holistic array of enriching and transformative experiences to young men, enhancing their abilities and giving them the skills, connections and supports that contribute to a healthy, productive life. Learn more

Young Engineers Society (serves ages 10-14) – Formerly FRESH Afterschool/Summer, Young Engineers Society introduces youth to exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Learn more

Project Survival (serves ages 9-19) – Project Survival aims to reduce substance abuse, build self-esteem and reinforce positive decision-making skills among middle school students. This initiative is integrated into all other youth programming serving youth/students. Learn more