Our Services
The Detroit Urban League offers an array of programs and services that are designed to improve the quality of life for families. Our programs include the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Food and Nutrition Program, Workforce Career Development Employment Services, Urban Seniors Job Program (USJP), the Project Ready/College Club, and the Digital Computer Lab.
Project Ready – College Club, also known as “College Club,” expands educational opportunities for students in the Detroit and Southeastern Michigan area by supporting their pursuit of post-secondary education through positive, creative, and enriching activities. Serving students in grades 8–12 who are enrolled in local public schools, the program is a key component of our youth development efforts and aligns with the National Urban League’s education initiatives.
Established in 1988, College Club provides academic support, life skills training, mentorship, leadership development, community service opportunities, financial literacy education, and preparation for both college and vocational pathways. The program also equips students and their families with valuable information about tuition assistance and scholarship resources.
Women, Infants, and Children Food and Nutrition Program (commonly known at WIC) provides the necessary support for women to parent successfully through health-conscious and nutrition-oriented resources. WIC provides services for nearly 14,500 children and families every month including income eligible expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers, women who recently have given birth, and infants from birth to five years old who are at health risk due to inadequate nutrition. WIC provides supplemental food, offers professional nutritional education, promotes breastfeeding and makes referrals based on health screening and assessment of needs.
Our Urban Seniors Job Program is a four-year program that motivates participants to enter/reenter the workforce via class training, financial literacy training, and temporary job experience. This workforce training is for low-income individuals 55 years and older living in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. After participants complete their training, they are placed with government, nonprofit, faith-based and community organizations to further develop their newly-learned skills and prepare them for future employment.
Our Workforce Career Development Center helps build a sustainable workforce by providing job seekers with the resources, tools, and training necessary to be successful. Available resources include employability skills training; career coaching, assessments, and counseling; financial education; case management; and job screening, referrals and placement. We also host specialized career and job fairs throughout the year. Individuals preparing for the job fair receive help in resume writing, employer mock interviews, recommendations, and help in searching and applying for employment.
Digital Computer Lab - Another Resource for You!
Our Digital Computer Lab provides state-of-the-art digital access for education and workforce development to those in need. This Lab provides continued learning opportunities for participants as they gain new or update their computer skills as well as discover how their newly acquired skills can access today’s digital workforce. Both young adults and mature participants are encouraged to engage in digital exploration, build skills and spark a career interest in digital technology. Use the Lab to create cover letters, update your resume, complete online employment applications, and take advantage of career assessments and pre-employment assessments. We also offer further educational opportunities through online courses via Corsera and GCFLearnfree.org.
