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PYN and Partners Launch the 2021 Philly Summer Jobs Fund

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9 a.m., the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN)...

Category: PYN | Mar 3, 2021

Connecting Young People to Opportunity and Employers to Talent

The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has received a two-year, $1 million co...

Category: PYN | Jan 13, 2021

E3 services expand, offering greater support and access for Philadelphia youth

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 14, 2020) — The Philadelphia Youth Network ...

Category: PYN | Oct 14, 2020

PHILADELPHIA IS #STILLIN4WORKREADY

During a time when many cities are announcing the cancellation of their cit...

Category: WorkReady | May 5, 2020

Philadelphia Selected as One of Three Communities to Receive Grants: Next Phase of Data for Impact

The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions is pleased to announce th...

Category: Project U-Turn | Mar 18, 2020

Are you #ALLin4WorkReady?

WorkReady partners launch #ALLin4WorkReady, a campaign to support summer jo...

Category: WorkReady | Feb 22, 2020

City and PYN connect youth to Financial Literacy thanks to the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund

Thanks to a Summer Jobs Connect Expansion Grant, the Philadelphia Youth Net...

Category: PYN | Nov 26, 2019

State Education Department Launches First-of-Its-Kind Teacher Recruitment Initiative

Philadelphia, PA – State education leaders announced today that the S...

Category: PYN | Nov 25, 2019

Bank of America Provides Big Picture Philadelphia and Philadelphia Youth Network Funding and Leadership Training to Advance Economic Mobility in Philadelphia

Philadelphia – Big Picture Philadelphia and Philadelphia Youth Networ...

Category: PYN | Nov 14, 2019

America’s Promise Honors Outstanding Youth Champions at Fifth Annual Promise Night Gala

WASHINGTON – America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s lar...

Category: PYN | Oct 25, 2019

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK ELECTS 2 NEW BOARD MEMBERS

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) recently...

Category: PYN | Oct 21, 2019

BOARD THE BUS! WE’RE HITTING THE ROAD TO CELEBRATE SUMMER JOBS ON BEHALF OF WORKREADY

On Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, August 7, the Philadelphia Youth Network...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 25, 2019

City and Partners Celebrate New $1 Million City Investment for Summer Jobs for Youth

Today, Mayor Jim Kenney announced an additional $1 million to support paid ...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 17, 2019

PYN CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF IMPACT, PARTNERSHIP AND PROGRESS

PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is honored to celeb...

Category: PYN | Mar 25, 2019

Philadelphia receives $2.5 million in PAsmart grants to support next-gen industry partnerships and expand apprenticeships

PHILADELPHIA – Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of L...

Category: PYN | Feb 21, 2019

WorkReady takes to the streets of Philadelphia for bus tour showcasing youth employment opportunities

PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 26, 2018) – On July 26 and July 31, Philadelph...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 26, 2018

Thousands of Philadelphia’s youth begin summer jobs today provided by PYN on behalf of WorkReady

PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 2, 2018) — Today marks the beginning of summer...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 2, 2018

Philadelphia hosts national convening bringing thought leaders together to strategize high school re-engagement to post-secondary success

More than 200 leaders from across the country will gather on March 19 and 2...

Category: PYN | Mar 19, 2018

City officials work with partners including Philadelphia Youth Network to develop new workforce development strategy

Philadelphia, PA (February 15, 2018) – Today, the City of Philadelphi...

Category: PYN | Feb 16, 2018

Philadelphia Youth Network convenes stakeholders to address the changing landscape of education and employment at 2018 Annual Meeting

Philadelphia, PA (January 18, 2018) – On Thursday, January 18, the Ph...

Category: PYN | Jan 18, 2018

Project U-Turn alliance releases progress toward renewed goals

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 15, 2017) – Today, Project U-Turn, an alli...

Category: Project U-Turn | Dec 19, 2017

Philadelphia partners receive AFCS Youth Entrepreneurship Fund grant to boost enterprise opportunities for youth

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 30, 2017) – Last week, The Aspen Institute...

Category: PYN | Nov 30, 2017

WORKREADY HITS THE ROAD WITH SUPPORTERS ON BUS TOUR ACROSS PHILADELPHIA TO CELEBRATE SUMMER JOB SUCCESSES

PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 3) – On August 3 and August 10, WorkReady Ph...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 1, 2017

WorkReady summer jobs start today with a variety of unique experiences

Philadelphia (July 3, 2017) — Recent news has reported that summer jo...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 3, 2017

Project U-Turn members renew commitment to young Philadelphians

PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 12, 2017) – Today, city officials, leaders and...

Category: Project U-Turn | Jun 12, 2017

PYN RECEIVES $200K GRANT FROM ASPEN INSTITUTE ON BEHALF OF LOCAL PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RETAIL SECTOR

Philadelphia, PA, May 1, 2017 –– The Aspen Institute Econo...

Category: PYN | May 1, 2017

Philadelphia Youth Network Releases New Strategic Plan, 2020 Vision

Philadelphia, PA (January 12, 2017) – On Thursday, January 12, Philad...

Category: PYN | Jan 12, 2017

City Rallies to Support Youth Employment and WorkReady Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Nov. 29, 2016) -- On this Giving Tuesday, Mayor Jame...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 29, 2016

WorkReady takes the streets of Philadelphia on bus tour to showcase youth success

PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 10) - On August 10 and August 11, WorkReady P...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 10, 2016

PHILADELPHIA 2016 HOST COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS TAKING PLACE DURING THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic ...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 13, 2016

WorkReady Philadelphia summer program begins thanks to citywide support

PHILADELPHIA (July 5, 2016) – Today marks the beginning of youth summ...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 5, 2016

Philadelphia receives $1M grant from US Labor Department as part of Obama administration’s efforts to end poverty, crime and incarceration

PHILADELPHIA - What’s next for the 600,000 people released from feder...

Category: PYN | Jun 27, 2016

Philadelphia Partners Receive Federal Grant for 250 Summer and Year Round Jobs for Youth

Philadelphia – This week, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded P...

Category: WorkReady | May 23, 2016

Philadelphia private sector rallies around WorkReady summer jobs

PHILADELPHIA (May 19, 2016) – Today members of the private sector ral...

Category: WorkReady | May 19, 2016

Read PYNs 2014-2015 Annual Report, Connections

The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has officially released its 2014-2015 ...

Category: PYN | May 5, 2016

Philadelphia Youth Network and Bank of America celebrate partnership through Philadelphia Business Journal’s Brotherly Love, Sisterly Affection award

PHILADELPHIA (April 7, 2016) – The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) a...

Category: WorkReady | Apr 7, 2016

JPMorgan Chase becomes largest new WorkReady Philadelphia investor with $150,000 grant to support summer employment

PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2016) – The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) ...

Category: WorkReady | Mar 24, 2016

Philadelphia Youth Network teams with Mayor Kenney to challenge city to support summer jobs

PHILADELPHIA (March 7, 2016) – In a press conference today, Mayor Jam...

Category: WorkReady | Mar 7, 2016

Philadelphia Youth Network President and CEO honored as White House Champion of Change

PHILADELPHIA (February 26, 2015) – The Philadelphia Youth Network (PY...

Category: PYN | Feb 26, 2016

Philadelphia Youth Network Receives Barra Award & Funding for YES Initiative

The Barra Awards On December 8, PYN was recognized by the Barra Foundation...

Category: PYN | Dec 17, 2015

New Casey Foundation Investment in Philadelphia Aims to Improve Job Prospects for Young Adults

PHILADELPHIA — The Annie E. Casey Foundation announced today that it ...

Category: PYN | Dec 16, 2015

Philadelphia Youth Network convenes executive breakfast to commend local investor support and strategize the future of WorkReady Philadelphia

Philadelphia (December 7, 2015) - In November leaders across Phil...

Category: WorkReady | Dec 7, 2015

NEW: 2014-2015 WorkReady Status Report

2014-2015 WorkReady Collateral Released...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 23, 2015

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK APOINTS NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PHILADELPHIA (September 30, 2015) – The Philadelphia Youth Network (P...

Category: PYN | Sep 30, 2015

NEARLY 400 PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ATTEND 2015 WORKREADY PHILADELPHIA EXPO TO SHOWCASE TALENT

Philadelphia, PA (August 13, 2015) - Nearly 400 youth gathered at the Penns...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 13, 2015

City of Philadelphia unites to create summer jobs for young people

PHILADELPHIA (July 6, 2015) – Today marks the beginning of youth summ...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 6, 2015

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK HOSTS ENGAGE 2015: A CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH PROGRAM STAFF

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK HOSTS ENGAGE 2015: A CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH PROGRA...

Category: PYN | Jun 18, 2015

Education, Business and Community Leaders in Philadelphia Gather for GradNation Community Summit

Philadelphia – Community officials, business leaders, educators...

Category: Project U-Turn | Jun 12, 2015

CITYWIDE CAMPAIGN MAKING PROGRESS AGAINST DROPOUT CRISIS

Philadelphia (May 20, 2015) - Mayor Michael A. Nutter received a report whi...

Category: Project U-Turn | Jun 2, 2015

JOBS FOR THE FUTURE AND ASPEN INSTITUTE AWARDS GRANT TO PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK ON BEHALF OF PROJECT U-TURN COLLABORATIVE

Philadelphia (May 8, 2015) – Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), a nonp...

Category: Project U-Turn | May 8, 2015

Philadelphia Youth Network Selected to Receive Starbucks Foundation Opportunity for Youth Grant on Behalf of Project U-Turn

PHILADELPHIA, PA– May 8, 2015 – The Philadelphia Youth Network ...

Category: PYN | May 8, 2015

Philadelphia Youth Network President and CEO serves as keynote speaker at GradNation Summit

Philadelphia (December 12, 2014) - Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) Preside...

Category: PYN | Dec 12, 2014

Philadelphia Youth Network President and CEO served as keynote speaker at Education Commission of the State's annual meeting

Philadelphia (December 4, 2014) - Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) Presiden...

Category: PYN | Dec 4, 2014

$10,000 Challenge Grant for GSK IMPACT Award Winners

$10,000 Challenge Grant for GSK IMPACT Award Winners ...

Category: PYN | Dec 2, 2014

Philadelphia Youth Network receives $40,000 in GSK IMPACT Awards for building a healthier Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (December 2, 2014) - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announce...

Category: PYN | Dec 2, 2014

Local and national investors commended for support of nearly 10,000 year-round and summer work experiences through WorkReady Philadelphia

Philadelphia (November 13, 2014) - Today, key city leaders congratulat...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 13, 2014

NEW! 2013-2014 WorkReady Report Released

2013-2014 WorkReady Report Released...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 13, 2014

Philadelphia Youth Network celebrates 15 years of collective impact on behalf of Philadelphia's youth

PHILADELPHIA (October 1, 2014) - The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) celeb...

Category: PYN | Oct 1, 2014

Nearly 400 Philadelphia Youth Attend 2014 WorkReady Philadelphia Expo to Showcase Talent

Philadelphia - Nearly 400 youth will gather at the Pennsylvania Convention ...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 6, 2014

More Than 50 Philadelphia Youth Celebrate Obtaining GEDs at E3 Centers’ Graduation

Philadelphia - On Thursday, June 26, more than 50 young Philadelphians cele...

Category: Project U-Turn | Jul 11, 2014

Philadelphia Unites to Prevent Summer Jobs Crisis

PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2014) - Following a daunting summer jobs crisis, loca...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 1, 2014

Philadelphia Youth Network Hosts Engage 2014: A Conference for Youth Program Staff

Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) recently hosted its ann...

Category: PYN | Jun 19, 2014

Mayor Nutter and WorkReady challenge the city to create summer job opportunities for youth this summer

Philadelphia - On Tuesday, January 21, Mayor Michael A. Nutter launched the...

Category: WorkReady | Jan 22, 2014

Philadelphia Youth Network Board of Directors Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Philadelphia - At the December 2, 2013 Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) Boa...

Category: PYN | Dec 5, 2013

Local and national investors applauded for support of year-round and summer opportunities through WorkReady Philadelphia

Today, key city leaders congratulated more than 200 investors who supported...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 18, 2013

Local Philadelphia Leaders Convene to Support Opportunity Youth

Local leaders from Philadelphia traveled to Aspen, Colorado from November ...

Category: Project U-Turn | Nov 6, 2013

Mayor's Office of Education and Superintendent Dr. William R. Hite Announce Citywide School Attendance Campaign

Philadelphia - With support from Mayor Michael A. Nutter, the Mayor's Offic...

Category: Project U-Turn | Oct 30, 2013

Philadelphia Youth Network Board of Directors Appoints Acting Chief Executive Officer

The Philadelphia Youth Network Board of Directors has appointed Chekemma F...

Category: PYN | Aug 14, 2013

Over 500 Young People Showcase their Talent at WorkReady Summer Expo

Philadelphia - On Monday, August 5th, more than 500 youth gathered a...

Category: PYN | Aug 5, 2013

The Heller School's Center for Youth and Communities at Brandeis University and the Walmart Foundation grant $225,000 to Philadelphia to support WorkReady Summer 2013

Philadelphia - Today, the Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc. (PYN) announced ...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 30, 2013

Philadelphia Youth Network President & CEO Stacy E. Holland Announces Resignation to Accept a New Opportunity

Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Youth Network Board of Directors announced ...

Category: PYN | Jul 29, 2013

The Aspen Institute Awards an Opportunity Youth Grant to Project U-Turn

Philadelphia - The Aspen Institute announced a three-year grant of over $49...

Category: Project U-Turn | Jul 17, 2013

City of Philadelphia creates over 7,600 summer jobs for youth

Philadelphia (July 1, 2013) - Thousands of young people joined the Philadel...

Category: PYN | Jul 1, 2013

WorkReady Philadelphia Featured on White House Blog

WorkReady Philadelphia was recently featured on the White House Blog. Follo...

Category: PYN | Jun 27, 2013

Social Innovations Journal: Collaborating Across Sectors to Increase Opportunity for Youth and Young Adults

Bringing key leaders together to address critical public policy issues is a...

Category: PYN | Jun 27, 2013

Over 100 Philadelphia Youth Celebrate Obtaining GEDs at E3 Centers Graduation

Philadelphia - On Wednesday, June 26th, more than 100 young Philadelphians ...

Category: PYN | Jun 26, 2013

Over 700 Philadelphia Youth Prepare for Summer Jobs at WorkReady Orientation

Philadelphia - On Tuesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 27, over 700 Philadel...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 25, 2013

Philadelphia Youth Network Hosts Five Bank of America Student Leaders

Bank of America Press Release: The Bank of America Charitable Founda...

Category: PYN | Jun 18, 2013

Over 100 Youth Development Professionals Gather at 2013 WorkReady Provider Summer Conference

Philadlephia - On June 12, the Program Services Division hosted the 2013 Wo...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 14, 2013

Student Success Centers Celebrate Achievements

Philadelphia - On Wednesday, May 15, staff and students gathered to celebra...

Category: PYN | May 16, 2013

Philadelphia Business Journal Awards Two PYN Staff Members with Prestigious Awards

The Philadelphia Youth Network is very excited to announce that two staff m...

Category: PYN | Apr 1, 2013

Student Success Centers Host Opportunity Fair for High School Youth

Philadelphia - On Tuesday, March 19, the Student Success Centers hosted an ...

Category: PYN | Mar 19, 2013

Youth Digital Storyteller Badge System Recognized at National Conference in Chicago

Harvey Chism, VP of Educational Innovation at Philadelphia Youth Network, ...

Category: PYN | Mar 14, 2013

Quest Biotechnology Industry Pipeline Launches at Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia - On Wednesday, January 30, WorkReady Philadelphia's newest in...

Category: WorkReady | Feb 4, 2013

Mayor Nutter and WorkReady challenge the City of Philadelphia to create 10,000 job opportunities for youth this summer

Mayor Nutter officially launched the 10,000 Summer Jobs Challenge, his char...

Category: WorkReady | Jan 28, 2013

GlaxoSmithKline and The Philadelphia Foundation invest in biotechnology training program for Philadelphia students

Philadelphia - WorkReady Philadelphia is launching a biotechnology-foc...

Category: WorkReady | Dec 10, 2012

WorkReady champion, CTCA's John McNeil, honored with the Executive Leaders Radio CEO Philanthropy Award

Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Youth Network was happy to nominate John Mc...

Category: WorkReady | Dec 6, 2012

Local and national investors applauded at the Breakfast of WorkReady Champions

Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce President...

Category: WorkReady | Oct 17, 2012

A WorkReady intern's experience prepared him for more than just work

Philadelphia - Mario Lee was a WorkReady Summer 2012 intern at Children&rsq...

Category: WorkReady | Sep 14, 2012

WorkReady Summer Expo showcases the talent and skills of local youth

Philadelphia – On Thursday August 9, more than 400 youth gathere...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 9, 2012

WorkReady intern finds value in the experience

“It’s not always about money; you have to value the experience ...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 6, 2012

WorkReady Summer 2012 kicks off! Over 5,600 youth learn and earn through this summer's programs

Philadelphia – Thousands of eager and talented youth began their...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 2, 2012

Walmart Foundation grants $500,000 to Philadelphia to support

Philadelphia – The Walmart Foundation today announced a $500,000...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 13, 2012

Summer jobs matter: Read the op-ed by PYN's Stacy E. Holland and Urban Affairs Coalition's Sharmain Matlock-Turner in The Notebook

Philadelphia Youth Network’s President and CEO, Stacy E. Holland and ...

Category: WorkReady | May 18, 2012

Mayor Nutter and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis encourage businesses and individuals to support youth summer jobs

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20120503_Labor_secretary_Solis__Nutte...

Category: WorkReady | May 3, 2012

Mayor Nutter announces $1M grant from GlaxoSmithKline and The Philadelphia Foundation for WorkReady Philadelphia

Philadelphia - On Friday, April 27, Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced ...

Category: WorkReady | Apr 30, 2012

VIDEO: Learn more about Philadelphia's exciting Digital On-Ramps project

Philadlephia - In 2011, Philadelphia was one of 24 cities selected around t...

Category: PYN | Feb 23, 2012

New report: Project U-Turn is featured as one of 12 successful community collaboratives in the country

Philadelphia - Project U-Turn, along with eleven other community collaborat...

Category: Project U-Turn | Feb 6, 2012

WorkReady Intern represents Philadelphia well at White House Summer Jobs + Summit

On Thursday, January 5, the White House launched its Summer Jobs + initiati...

Category: WorkReady | Jan 6, 2012

GED-to-College provider network to present at 2012 National Partnership for Educational Access Conference

The GED-to-College provider network has been selected to present at the Nat...

Category: PYN | Dec 15, 2011

Become a Stoneleigh Foundation Emerging Leader Fellow at PYN - Deadline: November 29, 2011

Stoneleigh Foundation Emerging Leader Fellow PYN has an opportunity to hos...

Category: PYN | Nov 14, 2011

PYN Youth Ambassador Awarded Sun Life Rising Star Scholarship

The Sun Life Rising Star Awards program recognizes and provides resources t...

Category: Project U-Turn | Oct 11, 2011

View the PYN 2009-2010 Annual Report

The 2009-2010 annual report, You CAN Get There From Here, documents the jou...

Category: PYN | Sep 7, 2011

WorkReady "Eco-sleuths" solve environmental mystery

Participants in Communities In Schools of Philadelphia's WorkReady internsh...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 22, 2011

Daily News editorial on summer jobs

One in a series highlighting aspects of the nation's biggest problem. No, n...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 5, 2011

How-to guides for WorkReady program models now available

How-to guides for planning and operating three WorkReady program models: in...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 21, 2011

Summer WorkReady youth applications exceed available jobs

Important Note about Youth Applications for WorkReady Summer Programs: Pl...

Category: WorkReady | May 20, 2011

D.A. Seth Williams' One Great Idea: internships for all

For Philly.com's One Great Idea series, District Attorney Seth Williams spe...

Category: WorkReady | May 11, 2011

Harvard Selects Project U-Turn As One of 36

March 29, 2011 – Today the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and I...

Category: Project U-Turn | Apr 1, 2011

Youth United for Change Releases Report on Dropouts

Read the report and see news coverage of its release....

Category: Project U-Turn | Feb 21, 2011

Mayor Nutter applauds WorkReady internship investors

"It was very exciting and meaningful to have someone take time out of their...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 3, 2010

E3 Centers Class of 2010

"The E3 Center gave me something I really wanted, a second chance. I didn't...

Category: PYN | Jun 1, 2010

Breakfast of WorkReady Champions

On October 16, 2009, Mayor Michael Nutter congratulated more than 200 area ...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 1, 2009

WorkReady Philadelphia 2009 Summer Programs End with a Celebration

On August 13, 2009, more than 1,000 youth and adults gathered at the Pennsy...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 1, 2009

The Employer-Paid Internship Orientation

This year’s Orientation for WorkReady Employer-Paid Internships, spon...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 1, 2009

Youth Voices: The WorkReady Experience

Download Read a new report that provides eighteen first-hand perspectives ...

Category: WorkReady | Apr 1, 2009

The Costs of Dropping Out

A new report explores the economic prospects for youth who don’t grad...

Category: WorkReady | Apr 1, 2009

Project U-Turn @ 2.5

The Project U-Turn Campaign reports continued progress toward resol...

Category: Project U-Turn | Apr 1, 2009

Shadowing Day 2009

88 Businesses welcomed Philadelphia public high school students into their...

Category: PYN | Jan 1, 2009

Working Poor and Young Hit Hard in Downturn

PHILADELPHIA — Harvey Shaw’s plans to move out of his parents&r...

Category: PYN | Nov 1, 2008

Star Community Commitment to Education

List of Winners PYN was proud to receive a 2008 Eddy Award from the Philad...

Category: PYN | Nov 1, 2008

Non-Profit Organization of the Year

In its 26th year, the Excellence Awards are the most esteemed honor given t...

Category: PYN | Oct 1, 2008

WorkReady Philadelphia Closing Celebration

Download press release, August 8, 2008. View photos, view list of pro...

Category: PYN | Aug 1, 2008

Mayor Nutter meets with hopeful interns

Tuesday, June 17, Mayor Michael Nutter called area employers to encourage n...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 1, 2008

Lori Shorr appointed Chief Education Officer

Mayor Nutter taps Philadelphia Youth Network's Vice President for Policies ...

Category: WorkReady | Jan 1, 2008

Project U-Turn Anniversary Symposium

Local leaders heard from Collaborative members and youth themselves on prog...

Category: Project U-Turn | Nov 1, 2007

Philly Teens Show the Power of Work

Political, business and foundation leaders recognized for their supportPHIL...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 1, 2007

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Starting July 2, over 1,000 Philadelphia young people will begin working in...

Category: PYN | Jul 1, 2007

Hundreds of city youth spend their Saturday getting "Work Ready"

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 23, 2007 – For hundreds of eager Philadelphia ...

Category: PYN | Jun 1, 2007

A Different Kind of Graduation: Out-of-School and Formerly Delinquent Youth Celebrate Turning Their Lives Around

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 28, 2007 – Based on outward appearances, it wa...

Category: PYN | Jun 1, 2007

Youth-produced videos from the Future Leaders Mayoral Forum

Young film-makers documented their peers at the April 15 youth-led forum fo...

Category: WorkReady | May 1, 2007

Project U-Turn highlighted in D.C.

Graduation and Dropout BasicsAccording to AYPF’s publication, Whateve...

Category: Project U-Turn | Mar 1, 2007

Project U-Turn highlighted in D.C.

Graduation and Dropout BasicsAccording to AYPF’s publication, Whateve...

Category: Project U-Turn | Mar 1, 2007

Dropping out, coming back

The Public School Notebook's spring edition theme is "Dropping out, coming ...

Category: Project U-Turn | Mar 1, 2007

Shadowing Day 2007

On January 24th, 2007, 1,552 ninth grade students from Philadelphia schools...

Category: WorkReady | Jan 1, 2007

Whatever It Takes: How Twelve Communities are Reconnecting Out-of-School Youth

includes descriptions of the work of Philadelphia’s Youth Transitions...

Category: Project U-Turn | May 1, 2006

PSAYDN

The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) i...

Category: WorkReady | May 1, 2006

The Governor's Workforce Development Awards recognized the Philadelphia Youth Network

The Governor's Workforce Development Awards recognized the Philadelphia You...

Category: PYN | May 1, 2006

A First Break Benefits All

George Davis, recently retired senior vice president of Lincoln Financial G...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 1, 2005

“Who Gave You Your First Break?"

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 5, 2005) – The Philadelphia Workforce Inves...

Category: WorkReady | Nov 1, 2005

PYN at U.S. Congressional Hearing on Youth Programs

Laura Shubilla, President of PYN, was invited to testify before the U.S. Ho...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 1, 2005

Youth Education and Employment Data from the June 22 Philadelphia Youth Council Meeting

Youth Education and Employment Data from the June 22 Philadelphia Youth Cou...

Category: WorkReady | Jul 1, 2005

Connecting Students with Business

There's a lot riding on students such as Donnell A. Jackson. The Temple Uni...

Category: PYN | Apr 1, 2005

Here Comes Growing to Greatness 2005

PYN is one of several local areas highlighted in a recent report by the Nat...

Category: WorkReady | Feb 1, 2005

WorkReady Philadelphia salutes 250 Philadelphia-area executives for hiring local students

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 17, 2004) – The Philadelphia Workforce Inv...

Category: PYN | Nov 1, 2004

Hundreds of Students Celebrate Completion of "WorkReady" Internships

August 12, 2004: More than 600 youth from throughout the City and region ca...

Category: WorkReady | Aug 1, 2004

Thousands of Youth Receive Training for Effective Employment

PHILADELPHIA – June 26, 2004 – For thousands of committed Phila...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 1, 2004

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Lockheed Martin graduate WorkReady Apprentices

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Honors Graduating InternsWork...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 1, 2004

Citywide Coalition Launches WorkReady Philadelphia 2004

March 25, 2004. Leading employers from around the region gathered today to ...

Category: PYN | Mar 1, 2004

Testimony of Laura Shubilla to Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service

March 15, 2004, 10 amMr. Chairman, Members of City Council, my name is Laur...

Category: WorkReady | Mar 1, 2004

Thousands of Youth Receive Training for Effective Employment Through WorkReady Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - For thousands of committed Philadelphia teens, today was...

Category: PYN | Jun 1, 2003

Meet the next work force

Maybe you've heard about the effort to keep Philadelphia school children fr...

Category: WorkReady | Jun 1, 2003

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PYN and Partners Launch the 2021 Philly Summer Jobs Fund

Connecting Young People to Opportunity and Employers to Talent

E3 services expand, offering greater support and access for Philadelphia youth

PHILADELPHIA IS #STILLIN4WORKREADY

Philadelphia Selected as One of Three Communities to Receive Grants: Next Phase of Data for Impact

Are you #ALLin4WorkReady?

City and PYN connect youth to Financial Literacy thanks to the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund

State Education Department Launches First-of-Its-Kind Teacher Recruitment Initiative

Bank of America Provides Big Picture Philadelphia and Philadelphia Youth Network Funding and Leadership Training to Advance Economic Mobility in Philadelphia

America’s Promise Honors Outstanding Youth Champions at Fifth Annual Promise Night Gala

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK ELECTS 2 NEW BOARD MEMBERS

BOARD THE BUS! WE’RE HITTING THE ROAD TO CELEBRATE SUMMER JOBS ON BEHALF OF WORKREADY

City and Partners Celebrate New $1 Million City Investment for Summer Jobs for Youth

PYN CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF IMPACT, PARTNERSHIP AND PROGRESS

Philadelphia receives $2.5 million in PAsmart grants to support next-gen industry partnerships and expand apprenticeships

WorkReady takes to the streets of Philadelphia for bus tour showcasing youth employment opportunities

Thousands of Philadelphia’s youth begin summer jobs today provided by PYN on behalf of WorkReady

Philadelphia hosts national convening bringing thought leaders together to strategize high school re-engagement to post-secondary success

City officials work with partners including Philadelphia Youth Network to develop new workforce development strategy

Philadelphia Youth Network convenes stakeholders to address the changing landscape of education and employment at 2018 Annual Meeting

Project U-Turn alliance releases progress toward renewed goals

Philadelphia partners receive AFCS Youth Entrepreneurship Fund grant to boost enterprise opportunities for youth

WORKREADY HITS THE ROAD WITH SUPPORTERS ON BUS TOUR ACROSS PHILADELPHIA TO CELEBRATE SUMMER JOB SUCCESSES

WorkReady summer jobs start today with a variety of unique experiences

Project U-Turn members renew commitment to young Philadelphians

PYN RECEIVES $200K GRANT FROM ASPEN INSTITUTE ON BEHALF OF LOCAL PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN RETAIL SECTOR

Philadelphia Youth Network Releases New Strategic Plan, 2020 Vision

City Rallies to Support Youth Employment and WorkReady Philadelphia

WorkReady takes the streets of Philadelphia on bus tour to showcase youth success

PHILADELPHIA 2016 HOST COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS TAKING PLACE DURING THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

WorkReady Philadelphia summer program begins thanks to citywide support

Philadelphia receives $1M grant from US Labor Department as part of Obama administration’s efforts to end poverty, crime and incarceration

Philadelphia Partners Receive Federal Grant for 250 Summer and Year Round Jobs for Youth

Philadelphia private sector rallies around WorkReady summer jobs

Read PYNs 2014-2015 Annual Report, Connections

Philadelphia Youth Network and Bank of America celebrate partnership through Philadelphia Business Journal’s Brotherly Love, Sisterly Affection award

JPMorgan Chase becomes largest new WorkReady Philadelphia investor with $150,000 grant to support summer employment

Philadelphia Youth Network teams with Mayor Kenney to challenge city to support summer jobs

Philadelphia Youth Network President and CEO honored as White House Champion of Change

Philadelphia Youth Network Receives Barra Award & Funding for YES Initiative

New Casey Foundation Investment in Philadelphia Aims to Improve Job Prospects for Young Adults

Philadelphia Youth Network convenes executive breakfast to commend local investor support and strategize the future of WorkReady Philadelphia

NEW: 2014-2015 WorkReady Status Report

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK APOINTS NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEARLY 400 PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ATTEND 2015 WORKREADY PHILADELPHIA EXPO TO SHOWCASE TALENT

City of Philadelphia unites to create summer jobs for young people

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK HOSTS ENGAGE 2015: A CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH PROGRAM STAFF

Education, Business and Community Leaders in Philadelphia Gather for GradNation Community Summit

CITYWIDE CAMPAIGN MAKING PROGRESS AGAINST DROPOUT CRISIS

JOBS FOR THE FUTURE AND ASPEN INSTITUTE AWARDS GRANT TO PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK ON BEHALF OF PROJECT U-TURN COLLABORATIVE

Philadelphia Youth Network Selected to Receive Starbucks Foundation Opportunity for Youth Grant on Behalf of Project U-Turn

Philadelphia Youth Network President and CEO serves as keynote speaker at GradNation Summit

Philadelphia Youth Network President and CEO served as keynote speaker at Education Commission of the State's annual meeting

$10,000 Challenge Grant for GSK IMPACT Award Winners

Philadelphia Youth Network receives $40,000 in GSK IMPACT Awards for building a healthier Philadelphia

Local and national investors commended for support of nearly 10,000 year-round and summer work experiences through WorkReady Philadelphia

NEW! 2013-2014 WorkReady Report Released

Philadelphia Youth Network celebrates 15 years of collective impact on behalf of Philadelphia's youth

Nearly 400 Philadelphia Youth Attend 2014 WorkReady Philadelphia Expo to Showcase Talent

More Than 50 Philadelphia Youth Celebrate Obtaining GEDs at E3 Centers’ Graduation

Philadelphia Unites to Prevent Summer Jobs Crisis

Philadelphia Youth Network Hosts Engage 2014: A Conference for Youth Program Staff

Mayor Nutter and WorkReady challenge the city to create summer job opportunities for youth this summer

Philadelphia Youth Network Board of Directors Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Local and national investors applauded for support of year-round and summer opportunities through WorkReady Philadelphia

Local Philadelphia Leaders Convene to Support Opportunity Youth

Mayor's Office of Education and Superintendent Dr. William R. Hite Announce Citywide School Attendance Campaign

Philadelphia Youth Network Board of Directors Appoints Acting Chief Executive Officer

Over 500 Young People Showcase their Talent at WorkReady Summer Expo

The Heller School's Center for Youth and Communities at Brandeis University and the Walmart Foundation grant $225,000 to Philadelphia to support WorkReady Summer 2013

Philadelphia Youth Network President & CEO Stacy E. Holland Announces Resignation to Accept a New Opportunity

The Aspen Institute Awards an Opportunity Youth Grant to Project U-Turn

City of Philadelphia creates over 7,600 summer jobs for youth

WorkReady Philadelphia Featured on White House Blog

Social Innovations Journal: Collaborating Across Sectors to Increase Opportunity for Youth and Young Adults

Over 100 Philadelphia Youth Celebrate Obtaining GEDs at E3 Centers Graduation

Over 700 Philadelphia Youth Prepare for Summer Jobs at WorkReady Orientation