Urban Alliance
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States501-1000 Employees
Urban Alliance is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, that connects young people with paid work experiences, professional development, dedicated mentoring, and networking opportunities to advance economic mobility. The programmatic focus is on youth ages 16 to 24, helping them build skills and access pathways into the workforce. Since its founding in 1996, the organization has reached more than 30,000 young adults, including about 6,000 participants through its flagship High School Internship Program across the greater Washington, DC area and in Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit. It operates within the nonprofit sector dedicated to workforce development and youth services. The organization spans multiple cities and in 2024 expanded its executive leadership, adding senior roles such as Chief Operating Officer, Chief People Officer, and Chief Program Officer to support growth and program delivery.