​The city of Phoenix Human Services Department Business and Workforce Development Division has provided hundreds of paid summer internships to young adults, ages 16 to 24 through its Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. (Reach and Invest in Summer Employment) program.
The program offers subsidized wages for youth who work with selected employers during the summer months (up to 200 hours), provides work readiness training and builds pathways to success through education, skill building and employment.
Criteria for consideration in this program:
- Youth must be between the ages of 16 to 24 at the time of application.
- Must reside in the city of Phoenix.
- All youth selected must complete a two-day (unpaid) work readiness workshop prior to starting work.
- Youth must have reliable transportation.
- Youth must be available to participate in the full length of the internship program (five weeks) from June 15 to July 17. The pay is $12/hr.
- Work assignments are located throughout the Valley and youth must have the ability to get to their work site regardless of proximity to their residence.
- The application deadline is May 15. It can be submitted to azatwork@phoenix.gov or in person.
- Youth will be randomly selected to participate due to the limited space/opportunities.
For an application or more information, visit
phoenix.gov/employment.
For questions, email Abby Garcia at
abby.garcia@phoenix.gov or visit
Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. 
