We welcome local businesses and non-profit organizations to support C2L-PHL by becoming a work-based learning site. You can provide Philadelphia youth with opportunities like:

• Internships.
• State-approved pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Part-time jobs.
• Industry certifications.
• Career awareness opportunities (e.g., field trips, guest speakers).
• Additional work experiences including full-time positions for recent graduates.

You can also inspire as a guest speaker, donate resources, or host a youth tour at your company.

Partner with us

We’d love to have you on board! To get started, complete the C2L-PHL Interest Form. A member of the JEVS Human Services team will contact you.

Questions?

We’re here to help! Read our FAQs or reach out to businessengagementteam@philaworks.org.

Additional resources

Explore the C2L-PHL Resource Library for valuable tools, templates, and self-paced learning modules designed to support youth development and workforce readiness. This library offers curated content, virtual events, and best practices to enhance work-based learning initiatives.

C2L-PHL is designed to introduce Philadelphia youth to various career fields and secure well-paying jobs in the region. There are many benefits to bringing them onto your team:

• Build your talent pipeline: Engage new talent and your company’s future workforce!
• Bring brand loyalty: Young people provide valuable feedback that can help build a stronger customer base.
• Support our city’s economy: Summer and school year work-based learning experiences prepare youth for the jobs of the future.
• Foster diversity and inclusion: Welcoming young adults from different backgrounds encourages diversity of thought.
• Practice corporate social responsibility: Connect with the communities where your company does business.
• Reduce administrative burden: C2L-PHL helps you to hire through an intermediary organization that reduces paperwork and provides youth-centered supports.