SF YouthWorks

SF YouthWorks exposes rising Juniors, rising Seniors, and graduating Seniors to the
public sector. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Interested in
public service?

Want a career in helping everyone in your community?

SF YouthWorks provides paid job readiness workshops, training, and internships at different SF City Departments such as the Public Utilities Commission, the Public Library, and the SF International Airport.

We also offer youth leadership opportunities!

WHAT WE OFFER

More than just getting a job

At SF YouthWorks, we help build your skills and confidence that prepare you for college and beyond!

Workshops & Trainings

SFYW provides professional training to equip participants with the skills needed to enter the workforce

Internships - $18.93 per hour!

Interns are paid a wage of $18.93/hr

 

Mentorship

Interns are paired with city department employee mentor

 Field Trips & Site Tours

Interns experience career exploration through events, go on college campus tours, and engage in their communities through service. 

Leadership Opportunities

Interns are given opportunities to grow their leadership skills through our Youth Leadership Team (YLT) program!

Life after High School

SFYW participants receive support with transition and future aspiration planning

REQUIREmENTS

Eligibility

To be a SF YouthWorks Summer participant, view the eligibility guidelines below

11th - graduating 12th grader


Rising 11th through graduating 12th graders are invited to apply

SF Resident & Work Permit

Must reside or attend school in SF. Need help with obtaining your work permit? We got you!

Engagement


Leadership qualities and an interest in supporting SFYW with basic program functions

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM

Grow with us

Youth Leadership Team (YLT) members are former YouthWorks interns who return for a second year to help plan and facilitate workshops for current interns.

YLT members also assist with general YouthWorks programming while working on leadership development.

GAIN EXPERIENCE

Intern for local government departments

SF YouthWorks has placed interns within the following city government agencies and departments

What our interns say

We'll be hiring soon

Learn More

Have any questions about the program? Contact us!

Summer Intern
$18.93 per hour
Must be a rising 11th - graduating 12th grader
San Francisco Resident
Able to obtain work permit
Apply Here
Youth Leadership
$19.70 per hour
Have to have completed a full session of the most recent Summer or School Year YouthWorks session.
San Francisco Resident
Able to obtain work permit
Apply Spring '24

Any questions?

Have a question about our programs? Want to host interns?
Let's talk!

If you are a current intern, please reach out to your supervisor or site coordinator.
Contact us