Category: 2011

On April 25, YouthWorks interns attended our first annual Department Research Project Competition.  Nine projects had been selected by a peer voting process for participation in the competition.  These projects included videos, powerpoint presentations, posters

YouthWorks provides a unique opportunity for young people to explore the world of work, to build skills and gain inspiration for a successful future.  Just ask college junior Leah LaCroix. When LaCroix was in high

This blog was posted to Youth Employment in San Francisco on March 31, 2011. Youth in San Francisco have consistently voiced their desire for employment and have unwaveringly stated that jobs and internships are their

This year, Youthworks has added many new program aspects to further develop the interns’ understanding of their job site and City government. One of these projects is called the Departmental Research Project. The interns were

It’s hiring time!  The YouthWorks summer session application is now available.  We are planning to hire up to 170 high school youth to work as summer interns in city government offices, libraries and recreation facilities.