WorkReady Philadelphia

Teens who work during high school often master valuable skills that can help them do better in high school and college; learn new things that open their eyes to career possibilities; and earn more money later in life. And when young people learn how to become better employees, entrepreneurs and leaders, we’re all better off as a City and as a society.

That’s what WorkReady Philadelphia is all about.

WorkReady Philadelphia was created by the Philadelphia Youth Council to substantially increase the number of workplace internships available to Philadelphia youth so that many more students have access to high quality, academically-enriched summer jobs and workplace internships. Since its inception in 2003, investments in WorkReady programs from government, foundations, the School District and employers have provided paid work-related experiences to more than 40,000 young people.