Career Connected Learning Philadelphia (C2L-PHL) helps young people in Philadelphia, ages 12 to 24, get paid while they learn. This summer, young people are connecting with over 50 organizations across the city.
We visited some of the young people at the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). They were getting ready for a summer full of learning and new experiences.
At UAC, all students start with a week-long bootcamp. In this bootcamp, they learn important life and job skills. They talk about how to manage money, how to get ready for a job, career options, and more.
After bootcamp, each student is paired with a local business that fits their interests. UAC partners with over 100 businesses in many different fields. They get hands-on experience with businesses in health and beauty, banking, science and tech, social justice, and the arts.
Some students can even earn certifications! Some earn a cosmetology license or an OSHA safety certificate. These are great for building their resumes. Young people are getting paid while building skills for their future careers!
UAC is just one of more than 50 organizations that C2L-PHL works with during the summer. Every program is a little different, but all of them help young people in Philly learn, grow, and get paid.
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