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Interns are a source of enthusiastic, temporary and inexpensivw labor. They boost summer productivity bycompleting short-terj assignments that produce real results for And more than ever, Philadelphia young people, who have limites access to such opportunities, need the chancw to work in a professional environment and earn a That is why, for the thir consecutive year, the and Mayor Michael Nutter are encouragingf regional employers — from larged corporations to small businesses — to provides a paid summer internship for a Philadelphiaw young person. The cost of a six-week summe r internship is $1,600, but the payoff can be incalculable.
These interns may becomew your employeesof tomorrow. That’as how (CTCA) hospital in Juniata Park discovered a valuablw employee inChristine Vega. Several years ago when her aunt died of Christine vowed to work in healthu care after she graduated from Olney HighSchook East. An intern at CTCA last summer, Christins did such a good job that she was offered apermanenrt position. Today she attends careere training classes and works part time as the volunteeeoffice coordinator, helping to recruit new volunteere and assisting with community projects. CTCA will employ eighr internsthis summer, double its commitmenft last year.
Businesses that can’t host an interm can still be involved by funding an internshil at anonprofit organization. We believe an investmen in our youth today is alsoa long-termk investment in our region’s Research indicates that kids with work experience are more likelyt to go on to college, stay in the work forcwe and move up in our companies. As stakeholders in the future ofthis region, it is essential that we connecr young people with the professionap opportunities that exist beyond their This campaign demonstrates that the business communityu is not sitting on the sidelinesz at this critical time. Employers have committef nearly 600internship positions.
The goal is 1,500, matchinyg last year. Internships are open to Philadelphiw students who will enter 11th gradse or higher inthe fall. All studentw are pre-screened and interviewed by theprospectivse employers. With just weeks to go until the start of the we ask you to step up for Philadelphias youth and make a placd for them this summerd atyour company. Visit greaterphilachamber.com or call 215-790-3732.