Urban Alliance Detroit Secures $2M to Expand Career Development Programs for Youth

Image courtesy of the Urban Alliance Foundation Urban Alliance Detroit is poised to significantly impact the career trajectories of high school students and young adults across the city thanks to two major funding awards totaling $2 million. The investments, $1.2 million from The Ballmer Group and $800,000 from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, will continue Urban Alliance’s programming and extend opportunities for underserved youth to prepare for and succeed in meaningful careers. The $1.2 million commitment from The Ballmer Group, to be distributed over three years, will strengthen Urban Alliance Detroit’s programming for 11th and 12th-grade students while expanding services for alumni and young adults. The nonprofit aims to provide tailored career development resources, mentorship opportunities, and critical support systems to ensure long-term economic success for young Detroiters. Alphonso Amos, Executive Director of Urban Alliance Detroit, highlighted that this generous investment from The Ballmer Group will deepen the impact and empower young people to achieve lasting economic success. “Their support underscores the importance of providing underserved students with access to career opportunities, mentorship, and resources to succeed,” Amos said. The Ballmer Group, founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, is known for...