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

Empowering Young Adults to Take Their Next Step! Last month, Philadelphia Youth Network proudly launched its Professional Pathways Program, a new direct service programing initiative designed to help young adults ages 18–24 with high school diplomas transition confidently into the workforce. Designed to support Opportunity Youth - young people who are disconnected from school, work, or postsecondary education - PYN's Professional Pathways program provides participants with

Hundreds of people gathered at Independence Visitors Center in Philadelphia to celebrate the honorees of the 2025 City & State Who’s Who in Labor on Sept. 10. The honorees are the Pennsylvanians who champion a workforce powering health care, infrastructure, education and other sectors, including Philadelphia Youth Network’s (PYN) very own President & CEO Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson. “We are thrilled Wendy-Anne was honored for her relentless work in providing and advocating for

Summer at PYN is all about exploration, growth, and hands-on experiences - and our students captured it all on camera! This year, we received an incredible array of “Day in the Life” video submissions from participants in our summer programs, showcasing the energy, creativity, and dedication of Philadelphia’s youth. From behind-the-scenes looks at exciting workplaces to personal stories of learning and growth, these videos give a front-row seat to the summer adventures that m

Check out the photos from our orientation focused Welcome Week!

(Philadelphia, PA – June 23, 2025) – This week, the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) officially launches its 2025 Summer Jobs Programs,...

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.

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.

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...

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...

The first day of anything is stressful, but the first day of stepping into the professional workplace comes with its own concerns. In the...

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...

On May 1st, 2025, PYN proudly celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an unforgettable event honoring two and a half decades of youth...

PYN middle school aged youth spent an afternoon learning about NASA’s mission and research from subject matter experts on April 2. The...

PYN is excited to announce two new summer programs in partnership with The School District of Philadelphia and 21st Century Learning...

This past weekend, students in PYN’s WorkReady BOOST program  had an exciting opportunity to explore four diverse career paths through an...

Sandrine Wiedenkeller-Lichy officially joined the PYN Board of Directors this winter as its newest member. Sandrine is a dynamic finance...

Chris Urheim officially joined the PYN Board of Directors this winter as its newest member. His business career started in investment...

Join us in celebrating a year of innovation, growth, and impact! With new programs, resources, and partnerships, PYN has continued to...

Jen Carroll officially joined the PYN Board of Directors this fall as its newest member. She serves as Senior Program Officer at the...