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Updated · Temple University News · Jun 10

Temple Youth Employment Project Secures 11 Paid Internships for Philadelphia Young Adults

Updated

Updated · Temple University News · Jun 10

Temple Youth Employment Project Secures 11 Paid Internships for Philadelphia Young Adults

2 articles · Updated · Temple University News · Jun 10

Eleven Philadelphia young adults ages 16 to 24 secured paid spring internships through Temple University’s Youth Employment Project, placing them at Temple and partner organizations across the city.
The free program targets out-of-school youth with career counseling, academic support, professional development, GED preparation, pre-apprenticeship referrals, transportation help and financial incentives.
Temple said the internships translate training into work: participants this year included a production assistant in youth music programs, a digital assistant recreating six album covers and a community outreach specialist supporting local events.
Since launching, YEP has served more than 1,200 young people; over the past three years, 37 participants completed paid internships averaging 224 hours and $3,361 per session.

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Beyond a few success stories, how is the long-term career success of the thousands of youth in these city programs actually measured?

With dozens of city programs offering jobs, how can teens and parents navigate this complex system to find the best career path?

As Philadelphia expands youth employment initiatives, are they tackling the root causes of unemployment or just managing the symptoms?

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