Philadelphia Youth Network

PYN's vision is that all of Philadelphia's young people will take their rightful places as full and contributing members of a world-class workforce for the region. As a catalyst for collective action, the Philadelphia Youth Network makes connections among individuals, organizations and systems. We increase capacity and resources in order to provide high-quality preparation so our City's youth can thrive in a regional and global economy.

	Youth Voices: The WorkReady Experience - Read a new report that provides eighteen first-hand perspectives from participants at ten worksites.
	CTE and 21st Century Skills - With funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, PYN has produced a new report that looks at how Career and Technical Education (CTE) and other forms of career-connected education could better align with standards for college and career success. View Report or Executive Summary.
	The Costs of Dropping Out – A new report explores the economic prospects for youth who don’t graduate from high school and the ripple effects for employers and the city. View press release and report.
	NEW! Project U-Turn @ 2.5 - The Project U-Turn Campaign reports continued progress toward resolving the citys dropout crisis.  Download the report. Project U-Turn Campaign holds Promising Practice Symposium at the Cira Center on April 3, 2009. Read more.
	Non-Profit Organization of the Year - Philadelphia Youth Network is named Non-Profit Organization of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce 2009 Excellence Awards.