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2016 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMTEEN CAREER CONNECTION
Every summer, thousands of teens set out to find summer employment. A few lucky ones find jobs, but the pay is usually minimum wage and the tasks are primarily flipping burgers or restocking retail shelves. These jobs do very little to build a teen’s resume, skill set and confidence. In 2003, the West Side YMCA created the Teen Career Connection program to address this need.
WEST SIDE YMCA’S
OVER $750,000 HAS BEEN RAISED TO SPONSOR OVER
350 TEEN CAREER CONNECTION PARTICIPANTS.
TEEN CAREER CONNECTIONMany teenagers cannot find work over the summer. They
are victims of a weak economy and a competitive pool of
unemployed workers, including many adults that are
willing to take jobs normally filled by teens. The majority
of employment opportunities available to teens are in
fast food and retail and do very little to build their
resumes or skill sets. Oftentimes, only those teens that
are fortunate enough to have connections through their
family or school are able to find summer jobs that
provide growth and skill-building opportunities and most
of these positions are unpaid. For many teens (and their
families), earning money over the summer is not optional,
as this income is essential to their survival.
Thirteen years ago, the West Side YMCA developed a
program to address this need with Teen Career
Connection. Over 350 deserving teens have participated
in this life-changing program with paid placements at
top New York City companies and nonprofit
organizations such as Deloitte LLP, United Nations
Federal Credit Union, Clinton Foundation, Susan G.
Komen For the Cure Greater NYC and numerous other
outstanding organizations.
Nearly a 40% decline in summer youth employment
over the past 12 years
Of jobs in the Unites States will
require some postsecondary
education, training or
credentials by 2025 – up from
28% of jobs in the 1970s.
100% of Teen Career
Connection participants go on
to receive a postsecondary
education, training or
equivalent credentials.
65%
TEENS FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN HIT THE HARDEST BY THE JOB
DEFICIT CRISIS.
Teens from a family that earns less than
$20,000 were nearly
TWENTY PERCENT LESS
likely to gain employment compared to teens
with a family income of $60,000 or more.
BASED ON THE YMCA THEORY OF BUILDING THE COMPLETE AND BALANCED
INDIVIDUAL, THE WEST SIDE YMCA OFFERS PROGRAMS THAT BUILD THE SPIRIT,
MIND AND THE BODY OF ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.
Over $74,000 went towards
paying stipends, transportation and
clothing allowances for 41 teens.
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT8 week program: 2 weeks of intensive job training
at the West Side YMCA followed by 5-6 weeks on
the job.
Participants receive training on topics such as
conflict resolution, public speaking, and financial
literacy.
Students are matched with companies based on
their mutual interests.
The cost of sponsorship is $3,000. Teens receive a
$1,500 stipend, plus a $300 clothing allowance,
and two monthly unlimited MetroCards for
transportation during the program. The balance of
the sponsorship cost is used for trainings, supplies,
and a social activity with program mentors.
HOW YOU CAN HELP!Provide an enriching and rewarding experience to a
teen that includes industry-specific exposure and
challenging work. The teen does not go on your
payroll and is covered for insurance purposes by
the YMCA as a program participant.
Become a mentor to a Teen Career Connection
participant. The time commitment is brief, but the
rewards are HUGE!
JOBS NOT ONLY MATTER TO TEENS, THEY MATTER TO OUR COMMUNITIES.
One study found that the taxpayer and
social burden of a disconnected
16-year-old is
1 MILLIONduring his or her lifetime.
I wish I had Teen Career Connection when I was in high school... it wasn't cool to be smart, so I had to keep my passion for learning a secret. TCC and their mentor program would have been perfect for me. Now I'm in a position to mentor teens that remind me of me and it’s the most fulfilling thing I do every summer.”
“ERROL PIERREVice President, HealthfirstTCC Mentor and Supporter
Visit us at: www.TeenCareerConnection.orgTO SPONSOR, HOST OR MENTOR A TEEN
For more information contact:
Lucria Ortiz | 212-912-2611 | [email protected]
2015 HOST SITES
Animal Haven
Clinton Foundation
Deloitte Services LP
Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen
Labrador Technology, Inc.
New York City Community Board 7
New York Common Pantry
Office of City Councilman Ruben Wills
Office of Council Member Helen Rosenthal
Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Phil & Co.
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Susan G. Komen For the Cure Greater NYC
The Orphaned Starfish Foundation
The Play Company
United Nations Federal Credit Union
United Palace House of Inspiration
WAT-AAH!
West Side YMCA, Community Arts Department
West Side YMCA, Fund Development and
Communications Department
West Side YMCA, Grosvenor House YMCA
West Side YMCA, Offsite at P.S. 165
West Side YMCA, Youth and Family Department
Wingspan Arts
WEST SIDE YMCA
5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023
212-912-2600
ymcanyc.org/westside
Company Name:
Contact Name/Title:
Phone: Fax:
Address:
State: Zip Code:
E-mail: Website:
Industry:
How many students would you like to sponsor this summer? (Circle one)
Unsure 1 2 3 4
Will you be able to host the teen(s) that you are sponsoring?
Yes No
How did you hear about this program?
Do you know another company who would be interested in hosting a young person?
PLEASE MAIL, E-MAIL OR FAX the completed form to: Lucria Ortiz at [email protected], fax 212-580-0441 or call 212-912-2611. Visit us at TeenCareerConnection.org for more information.* The West Side YMCA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and your donations are tax deductible.
Payment Option $ 100% Tax deductible donation to impact a teen in need
PAYMENT INFORMATION Check Enclosed Bill my credit card: AMEX VISA MC
CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE (mm/yy)
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TEEN CAREER CONNECTION2016 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/HOST FORM
