WorkReady Philadelphia — the citywide system for youth employment and training — is going to look significantly different this summer as they contend with massive cuts in federal funding.  Last summer, they had over 20,000 young people apply for jobs through WorkReady, but only half could be filled.   This year they will likely turn away  [ Read More ]

Work Locally, Think Globally This summer, the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) and Explorers Sans Frontières (ESF) opened up a world for these youth filled with opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. The overall goal was to prepare these youths, provide a support system, and inspire them to think beyond what is right in front. One  [ Read More ]