Hire an Intern, Change a Life.

Our region’s young people need you now more than ever.

That is why, for the fourth consecutive year, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is asking all Philadelphia companies-- from large corporations to small businesses-- to change the life of a young person by providing a paid internship at your workplace this summer.

Over the past three summers, 3,500 young people have worked at local companies as part of this initiative by Mayor Nutter, the Chamber and WorkReady Philadelphia to create paid opportunities.

The benefits of this program are two-fold. Interns help employers grow their businesses by boosting summer productivity and completing important short-term projects. And internships are a long-term investment in our region’s success because they give young people the tools and experience necessary to become capable future employees.

The Chamber’s managing partner in identifying internships is WorkReady Philadelphia, which is managed by the Philadelphia Youth Network in collaboration with dozens of public and private organizations. The key employment recruitment partners joining the Chamber are the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Academies, Inc. and the United Way of Southeastern PA. Our corporate partner is TD Bank.

Each position costs the employer about $1,600, which includes intern salary and program administration. The six-week program begins July 6. Interns work at least 20 hours per week Monday through Thursday and attend professional development programs offsite on Fridays.

Internships are open to Philadelphia students who will enter 11th grade or higher in the fall. All students are pre-screened by PYN and interviewed by the prospective employers.

For more information or to get involved, view here or contact 215-790-3732.