Parents and Guardians
Kickstart Your Young Person’s Career
Whether your young person is new to the job search or looking for their next paid internship, sign up for our internship program and help them build their job skills while earning money.
We offer a variety of internships in different industries:
Architecture
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Arts
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Climate Career Corps
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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 Career Corps 〰️ Culinary 〰️ Healthcare 〰️ Nonprofit 〰️ Retail 〰️ Small Business 〰️ Tech 〰️
Why Enterprise for Youth?
Enterprise for Youth’s training and internship program sets youth up for success
97%
of youth reported that they gained valuable job skills
Enterprise for Youth helps break through barriers, giving youth a leg up in the workforce
86%
of participants from low-income families
Enterprise for Youth pays youth as they gain valuable work experience
$750,000
earned by youth interns
in 2024
Enterprise for Youth has been helping San Francisco Bay Area youth find work for over 50 years
25,000
youth served, building an amazing alumni network
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
Program Details
We help youth break through barriers, giving them a leg up in the workforce.
Our Internships
Pay $20/hour, along with accrued vacation time. (approximately $1,500 earned by the end of the internship!)
Engage youth in weekly professional development workshops.
Access to ongoing career planning support and networking opportunities.
General Schedule of Our Internships
Internships last a total of 75 hours
12 hours per week (2-3 days)
Pre-training week for Enterprise youth June 10-14 (Summer only)
Attend weekly Professional Development Workshops with other Enterprise for Youth Interns
Weekly check-ins with Job Coach
Our Internship Outcomes
99% of participants reported that they are motivated to continue their education after high school and/or attend a training program
97% of our interns better understand how to carry out a job search
95% developed interview skills
94% developed skills necessary for network building
91% of high school graduate age interns are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in college
89% felt more confident setting and understanding goals
89% felt more confident working in groups
Upcoming Events
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
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