Philadelphia Youth Network

The Region's Most Respected Broker for Connecting Employers and Schools

FREE EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SOURCE

• NO COST: PYN will provide pre-screened youth, between the ages of 16-21 years of age who are trained, motivated and ready to work.

OFFERS VARIOUS EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS

• Paid work-based learning experiences (one to two days per week for eligible juniors and seniors selected by employer)
• Summer jobs and internships
• Entry-level jobs for out-of-school youth

FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

• TAX CREDITS: PYN will help you get easy access to both federal and state tax credits.

QUALITY SERVICES, CONTROL AND SUPPORT

• PRE-SCREENED APPLICANTS: PYN staff will screen, prepare and refer each applicant to your current job openings as you list them, ensuring quick and appropriate job matching.
• EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Our trained PYN staff offers job readiness and counseling services to our youth. In addition, we connect youth to a variety of comprehensive and innovative diploma-granting programs - both public and private - and support job ready youth with continuing education and skill training opportunities.
• FOLLOW-UP SERVICES: PYN's services continue after placement. PYN will regularly follow-up with employers to ensure their needs are met. PYN will offer job-specific training and support for the employees (youth) we place.

SMART BUSINESS PRACTICE

• Reduced training and re-training costs
• Direct access to a pool of qualified job applicants
• Increased workforce productivity

To learn how connecting to schools and youth can benefit your community and your bottom line, take a look at PYN's "Do Well. Do Right. Do Both" brochure (PDF).

For more information, or to fill your workforce needs, please contact Becky Battaglia, Director of Employer Services at PYN at 215-875-4780, or e-mail at bbattaglia@phila.k12.pa.us.