On October 10, 2024, we hosted our 55th Anniversary Birthday Bash at SPUR Urban Center, celebrating Enterprise for Youth’s impactful journey since 1969. Embracing the spirit of the ’60s, we created a groovy atmosphere that brought our history to life, with joyful reunions, delicious food, and meaningful connections among alumni, partners, board members, interns, intern hosts, and local supporters.

Enterprise for Youth’s 2024 Climate Career Summit builds on the foundation of the previous two years, empowering youth to discover careers in the green space.

At Enterprise for Youth, our Program Assistants are key players who work closely with Enterprise staff and Job Coaches to ensure a positive, welcoming, and smooth experience for all Enterprise interns.

A speech by Maria Herrera delivered to a crowd of 220 people at Enterprise for Youth’s annual dinner celebration, Heroes at Work on May 1st, 2024.

A speech by Juan Molina delivered to a crowd of 220 people at Enterprise for Youth’s annual dinner celebration, Heroes at Work on May 1st, 2024.

A speech by Sabrina Leung delivered to a crowd of 220 people at Enterprise for Youth’s annual dinner celebration, Heroes at Work on May 1st, 2024.

Enterprise for Youth CEO Carlo Solis delivered the following speech at Enterprise for Youth’s annual dinner celebration, Heroes at Work on May 1st, 2024.

Applying for a job is a difficult task when you lack experience, opportunities are even more limited when you are a high school student. Glady Thacher understood this obstacle when she came up with the idea of connecting employers to ambitious youth.

Before joining Enterprise for Youth, Lisa was the Managing Director of the Data For Good Fund at UpMetrics, a company empowering the social sector with impact measurement and management.

I am thrilled to share with you the exciting news that on January 1st, 2024 I became the CEO at Enterprise for Youth. As a San Francisco native, it is both an honor and a privilege to lead an organization that has been a beacon of opportunity and support for countless young individuals in our city for over five decades.

Congratulations to the new leaders of our Board! We’re honored and grateful to have four Board members be elected to the Board’s Executive Committee.

A note from Nínive to celebrate Carlo Solis & 55 years of Enterprise impact

During the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held in San Francisco this fall, Dominick, an Enterprise for Youth participant with a passion for environmental justice, found himself sharing breakfast with world leaders. 

Choosing what to focus on in college is no small feat. Enterprise for Youth helped Carmen Ng explore her options, find her focus, and pursue her passions. Having access to unique opportunities like our Job Readiness Training, Career Exploration Program, and our many paid internships sets our young people up for success and helps them carve out their career paths.

Youth like Kristel succeed because Enterprise for Youth shows them they can. Individualized support is a key ingredient in our job readiness and internship programming, allowing young people the opportunity and confidence to discover their skills and passions.

I am honored to be the President of the Board of Directors for Enterprise for Youth. Our mission is to place young people in life-changing immersive work experiences. And, we are deeply proud to pay them as they learn about themselves and the world of work. 

Enterprise for Youth is a central employment resource, where youth learn job-readiness skills and soft skills — and practice those skills in supportive, paid internships. If you are joining or thinking about joining an Enterprise program this year, here is some advice to keep in mind! 

Youth Council is a year-long leadership development internship. Youth Councilors hone personal and professional skills through attending workshops, planning events, representing Enterprise at events, and serving as a youth voice to the staff and board of Enterprise. 

Enterprise is creating a future workforce capable of accelerating solutions to climate change. Our vision is to have Enterprise youth enter their professions with the skills and climate-minded framework needed to meet the growing demand of the workforce and the planet.

On July 12, over 300 Enterprise community members attended our second annual Climate Career Summit for the chance for youth to explore the world of climate careers.