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Youth Web Design Program

URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE

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Rolling / Open

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Overview

Youth Web Design Program

Overview: Training and employment program connecting Black high school students with web design skills with Black-owned small businesses needing website development. Youth receive compensation for their work.

Status: Active and expanding; Multiple cohorts planned for 2021 and beyond

Geographic Scope: Seattle, Washington (King County)

Focus Areas:

  • Youth workforce development

  • Technology career training

  • Web design and digital skills

  • Support for Black-owned small businesses

  • Economic opportunity and community wealth building

  • Paid employment for Black youth

    • Program Structure:

  • Duration: 6-week curriculum

  • Target Youth: Black high school students (Garfield High School pilot)

  • Target Businesses: Black-owned small businesses in Seattle

  • Components: Web design training, Wix skill certification, business consulting, paid stipend for youth work

  • Outcomes: Professional websites created for businesses; youth gain career skills and income

    • Eligibility (Youth):

  • Black high school student in Seattle area

  • Ability to complete 6-week program

  • Interest in web design and technology

    • Eligibility (Businesses):

  • Black-owned small business

  • Located in Seattle

  • Lacking website or limited online presence

  • Interested in modernizing digital presence

    • What They Fund:

  • Youth stipends/compensation for work

  • Web design training and certification

  • Industry expert instruction

  • Website development for businesses

  • Business consulting services

    • Geographic Details:

  • Initial pilot: Garfield High School students

  • Business participants from: Rainier Beach, Central District, Rainier Valley, Northgate, Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Seward Park neighborhoods

    • Contact Information:

  • Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

  • Robert Jones, Education Director

  • 105 14th Ave, Suite 200

  • Seattle, WA 98122

  • 206-461-3792

  • Info@UrbanLeague.org

    • Partner Information:

  • Funder: City of Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED)

  • Program Contact: Anisa Khoshbakhtian, OED's Technology & Media Industry Advocate

  • Email: anisa.khosh@seattle.gov

    • Program History:

  • Launched in 2020 to address two crises: (1) COVID-19 impact on small businesses needing online presence, (2) loss of youth employment and internship opportunities

  • Pilot: 16 Black youth and 16 Black-owned businesses participated

  • Expansion: Two additional cohorts planned for 2021

  • Ongoing: Applications for interested Black-owned small businesses opened in early 2021

    • Key Achievements:

  • 16 professional websites created during pilot

  • Youth gained industry certifications (Wix)

  • Business owners valued youth work and self-confidence building

  • Completed websites help businesses serve and connect with communities post-pandemic

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    For Youth:

    1. Monitor ULMS website for Youth Web Design program applications
    2. Verify eligibility - Must be Black high school student in Seattle area
    3. Complete application - Submit through ULMS or partner channels
    4. Participate in selection process
    5. Upon acceptance: Complete 6-week curriculum including:
    - Web design training
    - Wix skill certification training
    - Consultation with assigned Black small business owner
    - Website design and development work
    6. Present final products at completion event

    For Black-Owned Small Businesses:

    1. Express interest when applications open (early 2021 and subsequent years)
    2. Provide business information:
    - Business name and location
    - Current website/online presence status
    - Business needs and goals
    - Contact information
    3. Be matched with youth participants
    4. Collaborate with youth on website design and development over 6 weeks
    5. Receive completed professional website

    Key Program Details:

  • Cost to Businesses: Free website development

  • Youth Compensation: Paid stipend for their work

  • Training: Industry experts provide instruction

  • Timeline: 6-week cohorts

  • Presentation: Finished products presented to City, business owners, friends and family

    • For Corporate Partnerships:

  • Contact: anisa.khosh@seattle.gov

  • Opportunities available for corporate partners

    • Current Status:

  • Applications for Black-owned small businesses open early in each program year

  • Multiple cohorts run throughout the year

  • Check urbanleague.org/youth-web-design-program/ for current application details

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