About Our Programs
Get Hired With Enterprise for Youth
Whether you're new to the job search or looking for your next paid internship, join our internship program and build your job skills while earning money.
We offer a variety of internships in different sectors:
Architecture
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Arts
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Climate
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Culinary
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Healthcare
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Nonprofit
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Retail
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Small Business
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Tech
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Architecture 〰️ Arts 〰️ Climate 〰️ Culinary 〰️ Healthcare 〰️ Nonprofit 〰️ Retail 〰️ Small Business 〰️ Tech 〰️
Why Enterprise for Youth?
Enterprise for Youth’s training and internship program sets youth up for success
98%
of youth report gaining valuable job skills
Enterprise for Youth helps break through barriers, giving youth a leg up in the workforce
85%
of youth face at least one barrier to entry to employment
Enterprise for Youth pays youth as they gain valuable work experience
$775,500
earned by youth interns
in 2023
Enterprise for Youth has been helping San Francisco Bay Area youth find work for over 50 years
25,000+
youth served since 1969
Our Program Steps
Get prepared for the working world while earning money by going through three phases of our program:
STEP 1
JOB READINESS TRAINING
(Earn $125 for completing!)
New to the job search?
Sign up for our Job Readiness Training
This training prepares you for the working world by getting you familiar with interviews, resumes, and more (all while being paid).
*Those who have taken our training will be favored in our internship program applications
STEP 2
APPLY FOR YOUR FIRST PAID INTERNSHIP
(Earn $20/hour)
Start your career with us!
It’s time to take your polished resume and interview skills and apply them to a job search with Enterprise for Youth.
*Those who have taken our training will be favored in our internship program applications
STEP 3
APPLY FOR MORE INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We also offer other employment opportunities in addition to our program.
This includes additional paid internships, training workshops, career exploration panels, and leadership development.
Join Us
You can also sign up in person by stopping by our Career Lab location or at one of the schools where we run workshops and trainings!
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Balboa High School
Philip and Sala Burton Academic High School
Gateway High School
Ida B. Wells High School
Independence High School
KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
Mission High School
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
More Info
Career Opportunities We Offer
Job Readiness Training
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Our Job Readiness Training gives you the tools needed to apply for and secure jobs. As brand new Enterprise for Youth participant, you’ll develop a resume and cover letter, learn how to write professional emails, and practice your interview skills.
Climate Career Corps
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Learn about ecology, climate science, and environmental justice while gaining work experience in climate-related internships and enrichment activities.
*Many of our youth often start their first paid internship in this program!
Direct to Hire
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Join our portfolio of service and retail leaders and gain hands-on training that sets you up for valuable work experiences.
Career Development
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Build your career skills through engaging workshops, mock interviews, and insightful career panels.
Program Assistants
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For young alumni of our program: Join the Enterprise for Youth team and help support the next generation.
Career Experience
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Gain hands-on experience through internships that provide real-world experience in your desired career path.
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Youth Voices
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"I really liked being independent and handling tasks by myself."
Stella, Bliss Dental Intern 2024
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"What I liked most about my job was learning something new every day. Whether it was about a person, place, or thing. I was learning something new every day."
Kaliya, National Park Service Intern 2023
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“I liked getting experience in the workforce and learning new things."
Daniel, Betty Zlatchin Catering Intern 2024
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"I loved the work environment of the community, and really enjoyed my time. I also got to learn more about technology and computers.”
Vivian, Baywell Psychiatry Intern 2024
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"The work we did in beautifying the park and restoring native plants made a meaningful contribution to mitigating climate change."
Kimberly, National Park Service Intern 2023
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“The most valuable part of the program was learning to work with my team, and communicating with customers."
Donglu, SCRAP SF Intern 2024
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"I loved learning web design, HTML and CSS, even with no previous coding experience."
Kaylyn, Mission Bit Intern 2024
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"I really enjoyed working at a non-profit and volunteering because I haven't been able to explore that before."
Itohan, Edgewood Center for Children and Families
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"I'm now considering architecture as a career path, a career I hadn't considered before this internship."
Leila, Red Dot Studio Intern 2024
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"The most valuable part was the skills I learned at my internship: professionalism, being on time, and interacting with my coworkers."
Jordan, Formr Intern 2024
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"I loved having the opportunity to learn customer service skills in a professional work environment."
Chloe, Socola Chocolatier Intern 2024
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"I am most proud of getting rid of weeds from trails. Though this was the hardest work, I think it was impactful work."
Natalie, National Park Service Intern 2023
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"It's especially enlightening working within a Chinese restaurant, where many of the workers speak primarily Cantonese or Mandarin. As a native Cantonese speaker, I feel very connected with my community.”
Jasmine, Chinatown Restaurant Intern 2023
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"This job made me appreciate the wilderness of our numerous city parks."
Jack, Climate Career Corps Intern 2023
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"I liked being in the hospital in person, especially since I got to follow a tech around and get exposure and experience in the medical field."
Leslye, UCSF Radiology Intern 2024
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"I liked learning how to effectively multitask. It was cool to meet new customers and learn how to communicate in Vietnamese."
Maggie, Little Vietnam Cafe Intern 2024
Our Intern Hosts
Join Us
You can also sign up in person by stopping by our Career Lab location or at one of the schools where we run workshops and trainings!
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Balboa High School
Philip and Sala Burton Academic High School
Gateway High School
Ida B. Wells High School
Independence High School
KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
Mission High School
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School