Learn about our program areas below. You do not need a program name to begin a conversation. ULUS can help clarify available opportunities and relevant next steps.
McClaren Scholars
Healthcare career exploration introduces young people to professional pathways, mentors, and the possibilities of working in health and medicine. The program’s focus connects educational opportunity with greater representation in the healthcare workforce.
Jane Edna Hunter Scholars
A Scholars pathway built around academic growth, mentoring, leadership, and an interest in healthcare. The name honors an advocate for African American women whose legacy links education with service and opportunity.
Studio 9.22 & Creative Workforce
Film, media, and storytelling offer ways to connect creative interests with professional skills. Studio 9.22 brings a creative-industry perspective to the organization’s workforce and youth-development priorities.
Health Equity & Wellness
Community education, awareness, and resource connections help people better understand and navigate health-related barriers. This work is connected to the McClaren Institute’s commitment to health and quality of life.
Family Stability & Navigation
SAFE starts with the relationship between a student’s progress and a household’s stability. It provides a framework for understanding needs, identifying strengths, and considering useful support and partner connections.
Community Voice & Advocacy
Informed participation and community experience are essential to equitable systems. Our advocacy priorities connect civil rights, public understanding, and the conditions that influence opportunity across the Upstate.
Connected Scholars
Part of our broader Scholars Network alongside McClaren Scholars and Jane Edna Hunter Scholars, Connected Scholars brings group mentoring and supportive relationships into students’ educational and career journeys. Through BRUH Mentor, students build networks that support academic growth and help them explore what comes next.
Upstate Young Professionals
Build your network, strengthen your leadership, and give back through community service. The YPs connect professional development with financial empowerment, youth mentoring, civic engagement, and health advocacy.
Urban League Guild
Bring your experience and commitment to community service, advocacy, and support for the Urban League’s mission. The Guild offers another way to contribute your time, relationships, and skills to the work.
Community Remembrance Project
Through restorative truth-telling, historical education, and remembrance, the Community Remembrance Project of Greenville County addresses the legacy of racial injustice. ULUS supports this work as fiscal sponsor and programming partner.
BRUH Mentor
Brothers Restoring Urban Hope connects young people with mentoring, leadership development, and educational enrichment. Its Connected Scholars program helps students build supportive networks and navigate education and career opportunities.