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

Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is pleased to welcome Anthony “Tony” Bevacqua, Principal at KPMG LLP, as the newest member of our Board of Directors. Tony brings more than 25 years of experience leading process, technology, and organizational transformation for public, private, and nonprofit clients - expertise that aligns deeply with PYN’s mission to create equitable pathways for Philadelphia’s young people. Tony currently serves as KPMG’s Advisory Leader for the Philadelph

The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is excited to celebrate the continued growth and success of our Career Connected Learning Out-of-School Time (OST)  programs this fall! These programs, taking place from 3-6pm at 7 district schools, give middle school students a chance to explore new interests, gain valuable skills, and connect what they learn in school to real-world careers in a fun, hands-on environment. This season, we’re proud to share that PYN’s Career Connected Learn