SUMMER PROGRAM

ABOUT

TeenWorks offers teens summer employment in high-demand fields to expand their horizons and help them take a first step into the adult world. Working in groups of 10-13 under the guidance of a TeenWorks seasonal supervisor, our teens work at nonprofit organizations in Anderson, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Muncie. Their responsibilities include community farming, park beautification, school clean outs and more.

During the 6-week program, teens also have a day of professional skills development training each week. Topics covered include financial literacy, resume writing, and professional etiquette and communication. Additionally, through the summer, teens develop self-knowledge through a personality and interest survey tool, visit college campuses, participate in a robust day of mock interviews, and network with a variety of professionals from the community who share with them their career paths.

APPLY


Applications are now open! Apply through our website by clicking “apply” above or talk to your school counselor.

90%

of summer participants complete the program

95%

of summer participants demonstrate an ability to articulate their success through completion of a resume

95%

of teens will establish a basic budget

  • The TeenWorks program is free for all Summer participants. In fact, teens and adult employees are paid for their work during the TeenWorks program.

  • All teens in Marion, Delaware, Allen, and Madison counties, who are currently enrolled in high school are eligible to apply for TeenWorks.

  • Yes! TeenWorks provides free transportation from many neighborhood high schools to and from the program sites daily during the summer program.

  • Yes! In fact, TeenWorks is the first paid work experience for many of the teens who participate. Every team consisting of 10-13 teens receives direct supervision and support from at least two members of TeenWorks staff who are committed to their team, so your teen will have the guidance they need for a successful experience.

  • We strive to provide work experiences related to a variety of careers, so each TeenWorks team works at a different community-based site. Regardless of each teen’s daily work, all TeenWorks worksites are with another local non-profit, where teens can learn more about their community and contribute to the greater good. We do our best to match each teen’s interests with their worksite placement, where some teams address food production and distribution while others provide summer enrichment to young children, work on environmental management projects, or build community through art, home renovation, or wellness programs.

  • TeenWorks is always looking for new partnerships and new sites where our teens can work and learn during the summer program. Contact us to talk with our staff about how we can work together.

  • No. 100% of the program costs, including teen wages, are provided by TeenWorks. In fact, TeenWorks also provides necessary work materials, meals, and transportation to allow our teens to arrive each day ready to make the most of their work with you.

  • We would love to hear from you! If you would like more information about the Summer Program, please contact our office at 317-916-7858.

FAQs

Businesses and organizations! Interested in supporting our summer program perhaps as a sponsor, work-site host or professional development host? Contact us to get the conversation started.