Get Ready to Level Up
Level Up is a high-energy, full-day conference designed to equip youth and young adults with real-world skills, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities. The event features a dynamic mix of workshops and an engaging resource fair that brings together public and private partners—including employers, educators, and service providers.
Last year, we welcomed more than 125 participants and received generous support from sponsors such as Deloitte, foundry10, and Boston Consulting Group. This year, we’re expanding our workshops and growing the resource fair to include more trade-focused employers, apprenticeship programs, and speakers who reflect the rich multicultural diversity of our community.
Event Details
- Date: August 7, 2026
- Location: Matt Griffin YMCA
- Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Registration coming soon
Schedule
- 9:30–10:00 am: Check-In & Swag Bags
- 10:00–10:30 am: Event Kick Off
- 10:30–11:30 am: Life Skills Workshops
- 11:45 am–12:45 pm: Life Skills Workshops
- 12:45–1:30 pm: Free Lunch (Food Trucks)
- 1:30–3:00 pm: Employment and Resource Fair
- 1:30–2:30 pm: Mindfulness Workshop
- 2:30–3:00 pm: Raffle Prizes and Closing Thoughts
2026 Workshop Offerings
- Financial Literacy & Banking
- Resume Workshops
- Housing 101
- Cooking
- Youth Civic Engagement
- Overdose Response & Harm Reduction
- Employment / Resource Fair
Over 60 employers, colleges, and organizations will be present, so bring your resume and learn what opportunities await you. All participating employers offer job opportunities for youth and young adults ages 14–24.
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Get Involved
From sponsorship to promoting the event, there are many ways to get involved with Level Up.
Share Your Expertise
Have a passion for teaching life skills? Join us as a workshop presenter at Level Up. We’re also hosting an Employer & Resource Fair, and we’d love for your organization to host a table and connect with youth exploring future careers and opportunities.
Spread the Word
Help us share Level Up with your networks. Download our media toolkit and promote the event within your organization, school, or community. Together, we can reach more young people and connect them to valuable resources, support, and inspiration.
Partner With Us
There are many ways to support Level Up. Whether you sponsor the event, host a table, lead a workshop, or volunteer your time, your involvement helps make this conference a success for youth preparing for their futures.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about getting involved? We’re here to help. Reach out to explore ways to participate and find the opportunity that’s the best fit for you, your team, or your organization.
Past Events
Browse our videos and photos from previous years' conferences.
About the Social Impact Center
The Social Impact Center is the social services provider for the YMCA of Greater Seattle. We stand with youth and young adults facing some of life’s toughest challenges, such as homelessness, foster care, exploitation, systemic poverty, and racism. With a dedicated team of over 300 clinicians, case managers, direct care providers, and administrators, we provide holistic, wraparound support to more than 5,000 individuals each year. This includes safe housing, access to mental health care, academic support, job readiness training, and resources to help interrupt cycles of violence and trauma. For over 50 years, across three counties, we have been building systems of belonging, healing, and possibility. We transform barriers into pathways for all.
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