Meaningful Workforce Development
84,000 Philadelphians aged 16-24 are actively seeking employment, yet only 11% are hired through traditional workforce programs
FYP's programs utilize proven, evidence-based models to provide meaningful employment and comprehensive youth development.
We offer jobs matched with teens' developmental stages, helping our participants build skills, networks, and work experience in a supportive setting. This holistic approach fosters individual teen growth and contributes to overall neighborhood vibrancy.
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Most importantly, our jobs are joyful! All of FYP's work and initiatives are grounded in play as liberation. Through our programs, teens gain valuable work experience, neighbors are engaged, and communities are safer.
Current programs include:
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Play Captains
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Lifeguard Training
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Red Cross Babysitter Certification
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Little Library Stewards
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Skills for a Fab Life Workshops
Prepares teens to be reliable and responsible babysitters.
Complementing our job opportunities, our ongoing Skills for a Fab Life (S4FL) workshops builds on teens' natural strengths by connecting them with crucial life skills - from managing finances to building healthy relationships and professional development.
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S4FL workshops provide a supportive environment where teens:
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Develop essential life skills through hands-on training with experienced professionals
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Build confidence and decision-making abilities through real-world practice
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Connect with mentors and expand professional networks