In-school youth programs

Partner4Work believes that a strong workforce of tomorrow requires our investment today. We proudly partner with a number of organizations to ensure the next generation of talent is prepared to keep the region working for years to come. These programs are geared to young people who are currently attending high school.

The Employment Institute at Auberle
In addition to offering more than 13 industry certifications to young adults seeking career training and support, Auberle also specializes in working with young people that have experienced homelessness or the foster care system. They offer Work-based learning, credential attainment, and career exploration; ensures young people complete high school.

Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation
They provide services to youth within the Bloomfield/Garfield areas of Pittsburgh. They offer college & career readiness program, high school diploma attainment, paid internships, FAFSA assistance, college courses. 

Boys and Girls Club
An income-based scholarship organization that offers internships and career education within private schools across the County and over the summer for scholars.

City Charter High School
Career exploration and post-high school planning program with training options in the following industries: medical, information technology, and manufacturing.

Crossroads Foundation
An income-based scholarship organization that offers internships and career education within private schools across the County and over the summer for scholars.

Goodwill SWPA
Goodwill has built a retail training pathway into their stores as both an employer and provider of career services for young adults. Their youth program works closely with Juvenile Probation and the CISP program. Goodwill offers services for youth, adults and DHS clients through their Earn/Work Ready contracts and is leading in areas of building cross system referrals and connections.

Human Services Center Corporation (HSCC)
Workforce development and college readiness in Emerging Leaders Program; preparation for success after high school

Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS)
Refugee Youth Employment Program with a focus on high school completion and preparation for post-secondary education or employment

Latino Community Center
Providing internships and career mentors specifically for Latinx youth and mentors.

Neighborhood Learning Alliance
Post-secondary education and career-exploration program with on-campus college classes, mandatory tutoring, paid internships, and FAFSA assistance

Pittsburgh Public Schools
Start on Success is a program within PPS that is specific to young people with disabilities. The career services are embedded into the IEP goals for young adults to support their graduation and transition to adulthood. Youth participate in paid internships during their in senior year of High School. 

Youth Enrichment Services
Programming connects youth with career pathways within the City of Pittsburgh, and provides an opportunity for youth to earn credits through the completion of an independent study course at CCAC. 

These community-based organizations seek business partners to help set young adults on the path to a bright future. To learn more about the areas these organizations serve, as well as the credentials offered and industry focus, click here.