Help Create Philadelphia’s Future Workforce!
Create Summer Internships.

Give youth in Philadelphia the first entry on their resume by hiring students for six week summer internships!

WorkReady’s Summer Internships provide Philadelphia high school students with paid workplace experiences at area businesses for six weeks during the summer. These internships give young people experience, exposure to career opportunities, and an understanding of how school is connected to economic success.

Led by WorkReady Philadelphia, a broad-based partnership that is dedicated to building the region’s future workforce, WorkReady is managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) in collaboration with dozens of organizations with three key employer recruitment partners including the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Last year, this Chamber of Commerce initiative helped over 1,000 youth secure internships. This year, Mayor Michael Nutter has challenged the business community to double that number to 2,000 youth experiences.

Be a Part of the Solution.

For more information, download the 2008 Summer Internship Program Description .

To hire an intern, fill out the Online Intern Request Form.

To get more information or register, please contact Festo Okidi with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania at 215-665-2416.