The PYNtern Program for Rising 9th to 12th Graders

Posted by Philadelphia Youth Network on March 10, 2026

The PYNtern (Philadelphia Youth Network) Program offers paid summer work experiences for high school students across Philadelphia. Participants build professional skills, explore career pathways, and earn up to $1,500 while gaining hands-on experience at worksites throughout the city.

This is more than a summer job — it’s a launchpad into the world of work:

• The PYNtern Program is Philadelphia Youth Network’s flagship work-based learning program, designed to help young people gain confidence while exploring careers, building professional skills, and participating in paid internship experiences in supportive workplace environments.
• Serving primarily high school–aged youth (rising 9th – 12th grade), the PYNtern program is a year-round, career-connected learning model that combines paid internships with professional development training classes, mentoring, and individualized career coaching.
• Each year, the program supports approximately 400 paid internship and career exposure opportunities across multiple cohorts, with experiences lasting between 6 and 12 weeks.

Learn more and apply.