JFCS Gives Teen Interns a Glimpse of Future Careers

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YouthFirst

Seventy local teens are getting the chance to explore their career interests and learn on-the-job skills through YouthFirst’s Summer Internship program.

YouthFirst summer interns enjoying ice-breaker exercises during kick-off meeting at JFCS.

These paid, six-week internships pair teens with a business or organization in the community to learn valuable, on-the-job skills and gain real work experience. In weekly workshops at JFCS, each teen gets personalized professional development and a chance to connect with their peers. The program gives teens an opportunity to explore vocational interests and they come away with increased confidence and a better sense of what academic and career goals they want to set for themselves.

JFCS partners with a wide range of companies to give teens in YouthFirst’s Summer Internship Program access to industries that interest them. Samuel is interning with CB Engineers in San Francisco.

Madeleine is doing her internship at Voyage Foods, a food technology company.

“This experience has been amazing,” says Angelique, one of the interns. “I have learned so many lessons, tips, and tricks along the way, from my advisors, weekly workshops, and the service day we were able to do Wednesday! I am very grateful for this wonderful opportunity.”