WorkReady Summer Programs

YouthCOR's Work ready program offers youth an opporunity to participate in the Summer Start Up (12-14 YO) or the High School Work Ready program (14-19 YO). The Summer Start Up includes project based learning, college visits, guest speakers, professional development, and career focused clubs. Additionally, the High School wage based program places youth in YouthCOR summer camps and positions at CORA services. Both programs run Monday-Friday. Please inquire about weekly schedule.

Mentoring Young Women In Construction (MyWIC) Camp is a six-week camp for girls age 12- 14 interested in learning more about pursuing a career in construction. Girls will gain hands-on experience in construction trades while participating in an incentivized program. In-person days will be held at BOK located in South Philadelphia, 1901 S. 9th Street, Suite 602 Philadelphia, PA 19148.

Students will receive guidance on creating resumes, cover letters, reference sheets, LinkedIn pages, public speaking activities, and interview skills and attire. In addition to these workforce development services; students will have the option to choose from the following hands-on program components: Art Music Entrepreneurship Education

We will only accept youth who we share our code with. The School District of Philadelphia, through The Office of Career and Technical Education, will provide summer employment and enrichment opportunities for high school students between 14 and 18 years of age. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Employment Program is an innovative program that affords CTE students, who currently attend Philadelphia Public Schools, the opportunity to gain valuable work experiences and develop meaningful skills that can be used in their future careers.

We will only accept youth who we share our code with. The School District of Philadelphia, through The Office of Career and Technical Education, will provide summer employment and enrichment opportunities for high school students between 14 and 18 years of age. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Employment Program is an innovative program that affords CTE students, who currently attend Philadelphia Public Schools, the opportunity to gain valuable work experiences and develop meaningful skills that can be used in their future careers.

We ONLY serve students currently enrolled at the Workshop School. The Workshop School offers current Workshop students the opportunity to participate in a WorkReady Summer experience that is an extension and expansion of work students participate in during the academic year. In previous years, students participated in mural making, completed automotive projects, and engaged in internship opportunities across the city. Staff at Workshop are working hard to confirm our program offerings for summer 2023. Stay tuned for more information!