TEENWORKS INC

Work-based learning is a reality. It’s one thing to learn what it means to be a great employee in the classroom — but you have to do it. And when it comes to exploring career pathways and options for life after high school, there’s no better way than through a mix of real-life experiences, thought-provoking discussions with a trusted mentor, purposeful learning in a classroom, and getting to know community professionals and how they navigated their path. This is TeenWorks.

Our flagship summer program engages teens in Anderson, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Muncie with 6-weeks of community-based work and weekly professional development. From there, teens can apply to participate in the year-round-Pro program where they can grow as a professional though entry-level work and later more sophisticated jobs, internships and apprenticeships. The Alumni Program provides ongoing support as teens transition to education and career. Teens who have completed 2 or more years of the program are encouraged to apply for a TeenWorks Scholarship through CICF.

TeenWorks empowers teens to discover a new level of self-confidence,  recognize that achieving professional success is within their reach, and build their resources to make it happen.