Coordinator Orientation: WorkReady Philadelphia Employer Paid Internships (EPI) 2006

Posted by on March 3, 2006

You are cordially invited to attend a Coordinator Orientation regarding WorkReady Philadelphia Employer Paid Internships (EPI) 2006. This orientation will provide you with information and resources ? as well as pre-coded applications — to participate as a partner in the WorkReady Philadelphia Employer Paid Internship Program and enable you to recruit youth with some prior work experience for this summer internship opportunity.

The following will be discussed in detail at the orientation:

q EPI Overview: The summer internship provides unsubsidized jobs along with work readiness training, mentoring and portfolio development for youth who are at least 16 years of age, in school and not beyond sophomore year in college with some prior work experience.

q EPI Logistics: Six week internship begins July 6

q EPI Recruitment Process: Applicants should have a resume and will interview with an employer ? the employer makes hiring decision (placement not guaranteed).

q 2006 WorkReady Phila. New Application Process

In order to refer youth to EPI, you MUST attend an orientation. Please choose one of the following dates to attend an orientation.(coordinators only) All sessions will be held at the Philadelphia Youth Network, 714 Market St. Suite 320

3/20/05 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
3/23/05 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
3/27/05 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
3/28/05 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
3/29/05 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

I look forward to our partnership. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.

Thanks !

Rebecca Battaglia
Business Partnership Specialist
Philadelphia Youth Network
267-502-3730
bbattaglia@pyninc.org