Internship Sites
We are able to train and place more youth each program quarter thanks to our local business partners who offer internship placements to our youth. They provide direct hard-skill training to youth interns and oversee each intern for their placement.
Rosebud Coffee
Our social enterprise cafe
Barista and roasting training options
Potential SCA Certification
Ryan Zaffino Training
Group and 1-1 fitness
Must be high school senior or above
Potential Personal Trainer Certification
Micro-Trends
IT services and computing
Must be high school senior or above
Potential CompTIA A+ certification
Sharp Projects
Full range of construction tasks
Weekday availability required
Hands-on experience to enter the trade
Around the Cycle
Customer service and shipping support
12 hour per week minimum
Hands-on experience to enter the trade
Revival Boutique & Thrift
Customer service, sorting and stocking
Great for entry-level job seekers
Pasadena Humane Society
Facilities support and role shadowing
Great insights and networking for shelter work
Linares Landscaping
Full service lawn care maintenance
Weekday availability required
Hands-on experience to enter the trade
Community Partners
Our non-profit and school partners do incredible work for local youth who are low income, experiencing homelessness, or transitioning out of foster care. Each organization addresses a crucial piece of the puzzle to equip youth, including educational support, housing resources, advocacy, mental and behavioral support, and more. Our partners refer youth to us who are looking for hands-on job skill training and experience.
Sycamores
Tangible resources for children, adults, families, and communities.
Hillsides YMO
Housing and support services for youth who were formerly in foster care and probation.
Flintridge Center
Breaking the cycle of poverty, violence, and incarceration.
RC High School
A continuation high school unifying the student, family, school, and community.
Stars
Mentoring and a variety of support services for youth.
Learning Works
Relationship-driven charter that gives youth a fresh start.
PUSD
The Pasadena Unified School District has support staff for foster and low-income youth.
Sponsoring Partners
We owe a huge thank you to our partners who have supported us financially and beyond.
