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Photos from Welcome Week 2025!
Check out the photos from our orientation focused Welcome Week!
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Jun 290 min read
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PYN Kicks off 300+ Summer Job Opportunities at "Welcome Week"
(Philadelphia, PA – June 23, 2025) – This week, the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) officially launches its 2025 Summer Jobs Programs,...
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Jun 243 min read
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Congrats Philly Grads! Lets Talk About What Comes Next
Hey Philly Class of 2025 — you did it! 🎓 Whether you graduated from Central, Girls High, Frankford, CAPA, or anywhere in between, take a minute to soak it in.
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Jun 184 min read
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Pro Tips | Dressing for Success at Your New Job
Starting a new job or internship is exciting—and a great way to make a strong first impression is by dressing appropriately for the workplace. We'll give you some tips and tricks here to make sure you're showing up comfortable and confident to start your first day.
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Jun 54 min read
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Budgeting Basics | The 50/30/20 Rule
Are you a teen or a young adult prepping to get your first real paychecks from a new job this summer? Tap in with us for some Budgeting...
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Jun 43 min read
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Setting Up - And Getting the Most Out of - Your LinkedIn Account
Are you a teen getting ready to start a new job? Or just a young person who wants to expand their professional profile? LinkedIn is one...
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Jun 44 min read
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How to Beat The First Day Nerves at Your New Job
The first day of anything is stressful, but the first day of stepping into the professional workplace comes with its own concerns. In the...
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Jun 43 min read
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7 Things To Do Before Starting Your New Job
Landing a new job is a huge milestone — and first off, congratulations! Whether it's your first role or just the next step on your...
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May 194 min read
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PYN Celebrates 25 Years!
On May 1st, 2025, PYN proudly celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an unforgettable event honoring two and a half decades of youth...
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May 61 min read
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STEM Spotlight - Afterschool Programs Showcase Engineering Careers
PYN middle school aged youth spent an afternoon learning about NASA’s mission and research from subject matter experts on April 2. The...
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Apr 301 min read
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PYN Expands Summer Offerings For Middle School Students
PYN is excited to announce two new summer programs in partnership with The School District of Philadelphia and 21st Century Learning...
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Mar 271 min read
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Inspiring Careers: WorkReady BOOST Hosts Local Professionals for Career Panel
This past weekend, students in PYN’s WorkReady BOOST program  had an exciting opportunity to explore four diverse career paths through an...
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Mar 242 min read
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Welcoming New Board Member - Sandrine Wiedenkeller-Lichy
Sandrine Wiedenkeller-Lichy officially joined the PYN Board of Directors this winter as its newest member. Sandrine is a dynamic finance...
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Mar 172 min read
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Welcoming New Board Member - Chris Urheim
Chris Urheim officially joined the PYN Board of Directors this winter as its newest member. His business career started in investment...
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Mar 102 min read
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PYN's 2024 Year in Review: Empowering Youth and Building Futures
Join us in celebrating a year of innovation, growth, and impact! With new programs, resources, and partnerships, PYN has continued to...
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Jan 134 min read
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The Philadelphia Youth Network welcomes new member board member: Jen Carroll
Jen Carroll officially joined the PYN Board of Directors this fall as its newest member. She serves as Senior Program Officer at the...
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Dec 6, 20242 min read
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6ABC Action News Honors PYN Ahead of Thanksgiving Day Parade
6abc Action News stopped by the Philadelphia Youth Network headquarters on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to honor the organization. PYN...
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Nov 28, 20241 min read
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PYNtern Spotlight | Reese Green: From the Classroom to the Airwaves
Meet Reese Green , a Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) intern and senior at St. Joseph's University with big aspirations in the world of...
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Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Lights On Afterschool Puts Spotlight on the Importance of Afterschool Programming
Philadelphia Youth Network presented its first annual Lights on Afterschool Celebration at Thomas K. Finletter School on Thursday, Oct....
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Nov 8, 20242 min read
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How PYN's Professional Development helped me as a PYNtern
CHECK OUT THIS BLOG POST FROM SUMMER INTERN KHARMA HILLIAN! Imagine being a rising high school student with no clue about budgeting,...
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Jul 24, 20243 min read
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