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A fulfilling education is one of the best predictors of success later in life. That’s why Urban League of Nebraska offers programs and opportunities to set youth up for success. From support in graduating high school to scholarship opportunities for college – we’re here to help.
We’ve created an excellent array of programs and services to help you access education and apply your learning to career goals.
On your Urban League of Nebraska-sponsored campus visit, you can expect to meet current students (some of whom were past Urban League of Nebraska program participants), faculty, and admissions and financial aid officers. See More
This program is specifically designed for at-risk and high-risk youth and young adults in an effort to help individuals stay in school or find gainful employment. See More
From meeting successful female professionals to attending motivational workshops, The “I AM” Young Ladies Conference is designed to educate and inform young women grades 7 through 12 with career and life advice. See More
This free, six-week program for high school students provides students a chance to boost their leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities through workshops, activities, and service-learning projects. See More
This unique opportunity is a 6-week program centered around careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics) and also features workshops on financial literacy, job readiness, and healthy living. See More
Through mentorship and community service opportunities, the young people of the Whitney Young Academy will be prepared with communication and decision-making skills to be future leaders within the community. See more
Excessive absenteeism and truancy can be incredibly detrimental to a student’s academic success. To combat these problems, Urban League of Nebraska created Youth Attendance Navigators to work with students ages 12-18 in middle and high school who have records of poor attendance and have been/are at risk to be reported for truancy. See More
Urban League of Nebraska offers a wide-variety of high-quality, educationally-based after school programs for elementary and middle-school students attending Omaha Public Schools. From academic support to fun and engaging activities, each year the Urban League of Nebraska serves hundreds of students in the Omaha area. See More