WorkReady Youth

Career Connected Learning (C2L)

Temple University now offers the Career  Connected Learning (C2L) program to Philadelphia young people, who gain opportunities for career exploration and learning about career pathways. C2L is a paid opportunity where participants will receive either wages or incentives by completing a summer experience. Provider partners offer year-round or summer opportunities which may have additional eligibility requirements.   Temple University's C2L s a program in July-August for youth living in Philadelphia.

More Information

Eligibility Requirements
  • Must be Philadelphia resident 

  • Be 14 to 18 years 

  • Highly determined, self-motivated 

  • Must submit vital documentation to participate  

  • Available to work 6 weeks in summer from July to August  

Application Process

NOTE:  Applications to apply for C2L are no longer accepted for the 2024 summer.  

If you are interested in joining the C2L program next year, please email youth@temple.edu

Hours of Operation

Monday- Friday:   9:00 AM-5:00 PM  

Hybrid (in-person and/or virtual)

Location of Services

Young people will be placed at various worksites across the city to complete summer experiences, so site location is TBD. Provider information and office location are below. 

Contact Information

Temple University  

Ritter Annex, 4th Floor 

1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue 

Philadelphia, PA 19122 

Email:   youth@temple.edu

Phone:  215-204.5782

Funder

Our work is made possible thanks to the support of Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN).  PYN believes every young person deserves the chance to achieve their dreams. PYN works with partners to prepare young people for the career of their choice. PYN programs create opportunities for young people throughout Philadelphia.