StreetLeader Program
UrbanPromise trains and empowers local high school students to be leaders & role models for the children who attend UrbanPromise’s programs and camps.
The StreetLeader Program is your launchpad for leadership, learning, and growth!
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Get hands-on experience by mentoring local kids and contributing your time to make a difference in their lives. Your leadership and care may be the very thing they need to know they're not alone!
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Gain practical leadership experience by leading camps, planning events, and rallying community support. Develop skills that will serve you for a lifetime. (Hello, public speaking!)
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Connect with a built-in network of passionate teens and young adults who are all about making a difference and shaping the future of LA.
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Receive personalized 1:1 support for your college journey, including help with discovering majors, finding the right colleges, essay reviews, and financial aid applications - seniors, get that application in, we've got work to do!
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Find a supportive space to discover who Jesus is and explore your faith through weekly Bible studies. Connect with others who are finding & growing in their faith too!
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Enjoy the chance to earn trips to college campuses, LA hotspots, and even other UrbanPromise locations across the nation and globe. Broaden your horizons and experience new opportunities!
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StreetLeaders get paid and invested in for their leadership and investment in others! Part-time employment opportunities are available to those who demonstrate commitment.
Join a community on the RISE.
“I believe serving at UPLA is the best way to accomplish helping others because I am directly supporting these children within and outside of classes. As a teen, I can help change the narrative for my community and that is empowering and the reason I have continued to serve at Urban Promise.”
- Jackie H. 12th grade StreetLeader
Ready to Lead?
Applications are accepted year-round for qualified candidates. Join the StreetLeader Program and make a difference in your community.
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College Access Rooted in Care
At UrbanPromise Los Angeles, we believe first-generation, underrepresented youth already have the grit, passion, and purpose to lead—what they need is access.
Through weekly college sessions, StreetLeaders receive 1:1 support in exploring colleges and majors, writing and editing essays, searching for scholarships, applying for financial aid and making their college decisions.
