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Summer 2024

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Celebrating Summer 2024!

A TRIPLE THREAT: The 14-year-old Berrios sisters are proving that opportunities are endless for young women entering the trades! Elise, Eliana, and Elimaris Berrios spent the summer learning about new career opportunities they can pursue once they graduate high school through a partnership with PYN and Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.

Check out the feature from 6ABC's Matteo Iadonisi to learn more about PYN's partnership with Girls Inc and their Mentoring Women In Construction Program (MyWIC).

Meet Elijiah, Serenity, and Imani - PYN interns who spent their summer working at local Fishtown business, Harriet's Bookshop. Named for historical heroine Harriet Tubman, Harriet's Bookshop celebrates historically marginalized authors, artists, and activists.

In addition to gaining exposure to the world of small business, Elijiah, Serenity, and Imani explored community development, exhibit curation, activism, and the life and history of one of Philadelphia's historic black judges, Harvey Schmidt.

"At Harriet's, our interns are exploring history, art, storytelling, and place making. Though they might not realize it, they are teaching Philadelphia about it's history through books", says Jeannine Cook, owner and intern supervisor at Harriet's Bookshop.

Click through the full list of summer highlights!

• PYN IN GRID MAGAZINE (Ft. PECO): CLICK HERE
• PYN ON KYW NEWSRADIO: CLICK HERE
• PYN IN THE PHILLY TRIBUNE (Ft. PGW): CLICK HERE
• PYN IN THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: CLICK HERE
• PYN IN METRO PHILADELPHIA: CLICK HERE
• PYN IN TECHNICALLY PHILLY (Ft. Nerd St.) CLICK HERE

PYN Honored at City Hall

The City Council of Philadelphia honored and recognized PYN as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

For a quarter of a century, PYN has proven its commitment to its mission of empowering the city’s youth and fostering economic mobility. Through its efforts, PYN has connected 260,000 young people to work experiences and has injected more than $90 million into the local economy. 

Read the full resolution

PYN's Banking Blueprint!

Your go-to resource for opening a bank account in Philadelphia

Check out PYN's "Banking Blueprint", a new digital resource hosting all the information you need to open your first bank account as a young person in Philadelphia.

You'll find an interactive youth friendly banking map, a step-by-by step guide to opening your new bank account, an important terms glossary, and more!

Support Philadelphia's Future Workforce!

Be a part of the citywide effort to address the skills gap by convening partners, employers, and youth to build a coordinated approach that prepares young people for future employment! 

The Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc. is an approved Educational Improvement Organization under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Eligible businesses can apply to receive tax credits equal to 75% of their contribution (up to a maximum of $750,000 per taxable year). Those that agree to provide the same amount for two consecutive tax years can receive 90% of the contribution as a tax credit.