Finding My Voice, Owning My Future A Summer in C2L

The Career Connected Learning (C2L) Program in Philadelphia offers youth paid summer placements that foster job skills and personal development. Participants like Thuan Nguyen and Ashe Krumrine express significant growth in confidence and communication abilities through their roles at local libraries. Library Coordinator Alyson Bauer states that the program provides a supportive environment where teens can learn about the workforce while receiving mentorship. C2L aims to connect young people with real-world opportunities, helping them envision their futures. Many participants enter the program with uncertainty but leave with a clearer sense of their goals and aspirations.

The program not only provides steady pay and flexible hours but also emphasizes the importance of skill-building and networking. C2L plays a critical role in preparing teens to become future leaders in their communities. To learn more about the program, visit phila. gov/C2L.