Last month, young people participating in PYN's Work-Based Learning Programs gathered at Drexel University’s Dornsife Center for PYN’s December Career Panel Day, an afternoon centered on honest conversations, real-world advice, and meaningful career exposure. Professionals representing more than a dozen industries joined us to share their career journeys, lessons learned, and insights into what it really takes to navigate college, training, and the early workforce. Check out

This holiday season, we’re excited to share a special greeting created in partnership with the talented students in our Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. Working alongside PYN staff, students brought their creativity, voices, and holiday spirit to life through this year’s holiday card sharing a reflection of the joy, imagination, and community at the heart of our programs. We’re proud to celebrate their work and the meaningful connections formed through OST programming all y

The Philadelphia Youth Network is deeply saddened to share the passing of our colleague, friend, and workforce development champion, Michele DePoulter. Michele was a dedicated and longstanding member of PYN’s team for nearly 25 years, having joined the organization in 2000. She was well known throughout Philadelphia’s youth workforce development community and played an important role in shaping the programs and partnerships that support young people across the city. Throughou

As we move into 2026, Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is excited to unveil a refreshed logo and brand identity - an evolution that reflects not just a new look, but a renewed purpose in our work.   Over the past year as we streamlined our offerings and deepened our focus on direct service delivery, it became clear that we needed a visual identity that aligned with our updated approach - one that signals to young people, partners, employers, and community stakeholders that PY