Youth Web Design Program (2023)

Teaching High School students no-code web development skills by creating websites for local businesses.

High school students acquire all the tools needed to build an e-commerce  website for Seattle businesses.  

Seattle businesses receive a FREE Square business website!

APPLY NOW

During the 6 week program (April 18-May 20, 2023):

  • Students will receive expert instruction on designing e-commerce websites and gain real world experience working with businesses in a “contractor” role, learn domain management, SEO, building components of a website, layout, design & branding, integrating social media and creating content plans & receive a $1000.00 stipend!
  • Businesses will receive a fully functional free website and website hosting for two years, a custom website, a complete business & product professional photo & video shoot and ongoing skills to navigate, utilize and keep websites current.

ELIGIBILITY: STUDENTS - APPLY NOW

Students interested in participating in the program must meet the following criteria:

  • Resident of the City of Seattle
  • Currently attending Franklin High School
  • Age 15-19

ELIGIBILITY: BUSINESSES - APPLY NOW

  • Located in Seattle, WA with a City of Seattle Business License
  • Priorities are given to participants of the Digital Sales Access Program 
  • Cannot be a 501(c)(3) non profit 
  • Business and Occupation (B &O) taxes must be paid in full
  • Do not have a website, or website is not current, functional or updatable  

TIMELINE + KEY DATES 

  • April 18th & April 20th - Youth Training 
  • April 25th & April 27th - Youth Training 
  • May 2nd & May 4th - Youth Training
  • May 6th - Youth & Business Design
  • May 13th - Youth & Business Design 
  • May 20th - Youth & Business Design 
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Impact Hub

Impact Hub Port-Au-Prince takes an authentic approach to developing community, inspiring members through sustainable practices. Emphasizing progressive inclusivity and transparency, Impact Hub aims to preserve and expand Port-Au-Prince’s creative and thriving entrepreneurial culture. We hope to reach maximum effectiveness with the intentional practice of accountability. Guided by love, respect, honor, and trust, we always seek to refine, elevate, and restore the health of our community.

Infinitum Humanitarian Systems

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Living Building Challenge

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MUCE

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Haiti Coffee Co

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Impact Bio Energy

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Ambient Water

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Startup Week

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The DoSchool

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Yes Baby I Like It Raw

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Days for Girls

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