For employers
C2L-PHL is Philadelphia’s Career Connected Learning program. Businesses and non-profit organizations can partner with C2L-PHL to support our city’s future talent.
How your workplace can participate
We welcome local businesses and non-profit organizations to support C2L-PHL by becoming a work-based learning site. You can provide Philadelphia youth with opportunities like:
- Internships.
- State-approved pre-apprenticeship programs.
- Part-time jobs.
- Industry certifications.
- Career awareness opportunities (e.g., field trips, guest speakers).
- Additional work experiences including full-time positions for recent graduates.
You can also inspire as a guest speaker, donate resources, or host a youth tour at your company.
Partner with us
We’d love to have you on board! To get started, complete the C2L-PHL Interest Form. A member of the JEVS Human Services team will contact you.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Read our FAQs or reach out to businessengagementteam@philaworks.org.
Additional resources
Explore the C2L-PHL Resource Library for valuable tools, templates, and self-paced learning modules designed to support youth development and workforce readiness. This library offers curated content, virtual events, and best practices to enhance work-based learning initiatives.
Benefits of hosting a work-based learning site
C2L-PHL is designed to introduce Philadelphia youth to various career fields and secure well-paying jobs in the region. There are many benefits to bringing them onto your team:
- Build your talent pipeline: Engage new talent and your company’s future workforce!
- Bring brand loyalty: Young people provide valuable feedback that can help build a stronger customer base.
- Support our city’s economy: Summer and school year work-based learning experiences prepare youth for the jobs of the future.
- Foster diversity and inclusion: Welcoming young adults from different backgrounds encourages diversity of thought.
- Practice corporate social responsibility: Connect with the communities where your company does business.
- Reduce administrative burden: C2L-PHL helps you to hire through an intermediary organization that reduces paperwork and provides youth-centered supports.
Registration has closed.
We are no longer accepting applications for the C2L-PHL Summer 2025 program.