Summer internships expand horizons for Philly teens
Every year since its founding in 1999, the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has provided summer internships to high school students
Carver junior learns value of networking at Drexel
Today’s employers often say that many young job applicants they see who are smart and well-trained still lack the “soft
Masterman junior discovers the world of work at PYN
For many Philadelphia Youth Network interns, some of their most valuable experiences involve not only the skills and work habits
In Drexel job, Carver junior improves her efficiency and teamwork skills
As she heads into her junior year at George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science, Shikeah Williams has
Cancer Treatment Centers internship has been life-changing for Carver senior
Ninawone Zarwie says the high point of her internship at Cancer Treatment Centers of America was witnessing an operation where
Having hard conversations with children about race and difference
Lindsay Edwards was delighted when her 4-year-old son, Grey, came home from school wanting to talk about the Rev. Dr.
Mt. Airy early childhood center works on increasing diversity
It was the paint or clay on the little white girl’s hands that first drew Aquilyah Muhammad’s attention that day
Going to college for senior year in high school helps students with transition
Cassandra Lopez remembers the moment last spring that she and classmate Jamal Johnson, both juniors at the Academy at Palumbo,
Advocates say too many Special Ed students are not prepared for life after school
Philadelphia City Councilman Derek Green, who has an 18-year-old son on the autism spectrum, says he has been very satisfied
Despite obstacles, some students with disabilities do well after they leave the system
LaQuenta Montanez remembers the frustrations of her early days working at the dental office. A 10th grader with behavioral issues
