Philadelphia Youth Network

Calling local Philadelphia businesses! 📢 PYN is seeking 100 host sites for year-round internship and job opportunities through its various career readiness and development programs. We want to hear from you! Fill out an interest form and learn more at - www.bit.ly/pyn-partner Become a year-round youth worksite and provide young people with immersive, hands-on experiences in your industry. From construction to finance, hospitality to tech – whatever your field, there's an opportunity to make a difference. By offering mentorship, skill development, and exposure to real-world projects, you'll help shape future leaders. Join us today in building a stronger, more vibrant community! #YouthDevelopment #Philadelphia #WorkReady #Project100 #YouthOpportunities #Philly

Check out our latest feature in the Philadelphia Tribune! 🎉 Since 1999, PYN has empowered Philly youth with paid internships and workplace skills, preparing them for bright futures. This summer, over 400 youth, like Eric Cobb, an intern with the communications department at Philadelphia Gas Works are gaining invaluable experiences. Shoutout to CEO Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson as well as all our committed partners for their unwavering support and advocacy for our youth 💪 Read the full article to learn more about our impact! https://shorturl.at/9KdRj

Today is National Intern Day! Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of interns across the country, and especially right here in Philadelphia! 🎉 Our interns are the future leaders, innovators, and changemakers, and we couldn't be prouder of their hard work and dedication. From learning the ropes in professional settings to making meaningful contributions to their communities, lets all take a moment today to recognize the effort our interns are putting in day in and day out. Sharing an especially big shoutout to the PYNtnterns at the PYN offices who have a been a huge help to our team this summer! Drop a comment below and share your appreciation for these amazing young professionals #PYNtern #NationalInternDay #CelebrateInterns #FutureLeaders #PhillyYouth #PYN

Philadelphia Youth Network has been bustling with activity, providing top-notch experiences for our PYNterns, employers, and partners in recent weeks. We are thrilled about the successful pilot program with Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System - Emerging Careers Program. A massive thank you to Kenya Pitt for this fantastic opportunity, as we work together to shape the future of young people's careers. Our "Financial Literacy" Fridays have been a huge success, equipping youth with essential knowledge about finance, budgets, savings, and forecasting. A special thanks to our employer partner, Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) for the enlightening open house where UYRS Leaders - Anthony Martin & Michelle Martin (Director of Operations), NASCAR President Steve Phelps, and Haas Foundation Education Director Kathy L. showcased their inspiring work. It was an absolute blast! Wrapping up the week on a high note with a promising meeting with new partner Councilman Anthony Phillips, Cykhira Walton, and team. We are eager to collaborate and transform the lives of youth in Philadelphia. Stay tuned for more updates! 💥 #PhiladelphiaYouthNetwork #YouthDevelopment #CareerPreparation #CommunityPartnerships Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson Michele Miles, Gloria Miranda, Timothy Rayer, Noah Lattanzi, Dr. Dariell Dinkins, Ed.D, Francis Buggey, Jr.

💸 💸It’s #FinancialLiteracyFriday! Let’s talk about the basic 50/30/20 rule of budgeting to help you manage your money smarter: 🔹 50% for needs: Essentials like rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation. 🔹 30% for wants: Enjoyable things like dining out, entertainment, and hobbies. 🔹 20% for savings and debt: Building an emergency fund, savings, and paying off debt. Ready to take control of your finances? Click the link in our bio and check out PYN's new resource, "PYN's Banking Blueprint," where you can learn the basics of banking and open your first bank account. Start your financial journey today! 💸✨ Special shout out to PYN's Communications Intern Britten Perkins for the graphic design! #FinancialLiteracy #Budgeting #PYNBankingBlueprint

🌿 🌿Yesterday, our PYN social media team visited Greener Partners' Urban Farming Teen Internship in West Philadelphia! We were inspired by the high school interns learning how to grow and cook food with urban farmers and educators in the Belmont neighborhood. During their 4-6 week paid summer internship, these teens are diving into urban farming, food sovereignty, and sustainability while developing essential skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The hands-on experience includes garden planning, planting, harvesting, and composting, plus exploring food justice and community service. It's incredible to see these young leaders in action and how they're contributing to their community. 🌻👩🌾 #PYNtern #SummerJobSeason #UrbanFarming #FoodJustice #YouthEmpowerment #PYN #GreenerPartners

Amazing day today with youth summer interns from Accenture and PECO - Special thanks to PYN Board member and PECO's Senior Vice President, Doug Oliver, for inspiring our young people with insights on goal setting, career development, and the future of Philadelphia. Along with the engaging career panel, our interns enjoyed a technology tour at Accenture's Innovation Garage, where they got to meet the team and explore some of Accenture's most cutting-edge engineering projects.

📢 Exciting News! PYN is launching new afterschool programs this fall, and we have some fantastic part-time opportunities available in Philadelphia! If you're passionate about working with youth, creating fun experiences, and making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Open Positions: 🔹 21st Century Assistant Group Supervisor 🔹 21st Century Site Coordinator 🔹 Security Guard Join our team and help shape the future for our young community members. Learn more and apply today! 👉 www.pyninc.org/careers

That's a wrap on PYN's Welcome Week summer orientation - and what an incredible week it has been! Our PYN youth are now equipped with essential skills and ready to embark on their summer journeys. A special thanks to Citizens Bank for providing hands-on financial literacy and budgeting training. Your support has been invaluable! To our amazing PYNterns, get ready to shine and make the most of your summer experiences. Remember, this is just the beginning of your exciting journey. We believe in you and can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve! Stay tuned for more updates and a full recap video! #PYNWelcomeWeek #WorkReadyBOOST #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #PYNterns

Philadelphia Youth Network has been bustling with activity in the last few weeks as we gear up for Summer. The Executive Leadership recently participated in our final The Bridgespan Group Leading for Impact Cohort in Philadelphia, where we shared our Theory of Change with fellow cohort members and are now ready to unveil it to our external stakeholders! Thank you The Bridgespan Group! Moreover, our Philadelphia Youth Network team conducted two days of exceptional employer training for our upcoming summer initiatives. A big shoutout to Dr. Dariell Dinkins, Ed.D, Francis Buggey, Jr., Michele Miles, Michele Depoulter, Noah Lattanzi, our PYN Innovation and BOOST Team, and all our employers for their outstanding efforts. It was also a special time as we celebrated President and CEO Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson’s birthday. Kudos to Gloria Miranda, Candace Phillips, and Kiana Edwards for making the celebration memorable! Happy birthday Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson! As we approach the summer season, we are thrilled to kick off the new fiscal year with our FY25 theme, "The Gold Standard: PYN, Excellence in Action!" Our focus remains on serving our youth with excellence and providing them with the best possible experiences. We are all fired up and eager for what's to come! Stay tuned for more updates! #PhiladelphiaYouthNetwork #LeadingforImpact #YouthEmpowerment #ExcellenceinAction #SummerInitiatives #EmployerTraining #YouthDevelopment #FY25Theme Matthew Feather, Analia Cuevas-Ferreras, Robert Searle, Amma Sarkodee-Adoo