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“It hasn’t always been easy for me. I’m independent, fighting to get a good education and make it here in San Francisco, the city of opportunity. Over the years I’ve learned how to advocate for myself and take initiative. You know, that’s how I got my tech internship at Jawbone through MatchBridge’s Summer Jobs+ program. [...]
5,000 youth placed in jobs and internships this summer. Check. Self-esteem, a sense of financial responsibility, and an understanding of what it takes to succeed in the workplace. Check. A brighter future for thousands of young people. Check. San Francisco Summer Jobs+, a partnership between United Way’s MatchBridge program and the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, [...]
Finding Bay Area volunteer opportunities for kids can be a challenge, especially for families who already have packed schedules. But as kids go back to school, make giving back to the community as important as soccer practice, music lessons or field trips. Below are a few volunteer opportunities for kids which will allow them to [...]
The “real” estate industry has been keeping it “real” for five full years, offering Bay Area internships that have produced real results for local youth. When that last bell of the school year rings, the typical student isn’t counting down the days and minutes until they start their summer job. The Real Estate 4 Tomorrow’s [...]
As I hit snooze for the second time on Saturday morning, the dozens of garden gloves lying on my floor were a reminder of the day ahead of me, and the volunteer opportunity that was stealing my precious weekend sleep. A couple of United Way colleagues and I would be traveling to West Oakland to join Philadelphia [...]
Sunny weather wasn’t enough to distract hundreds of young job seekers from attending the SF Summer Jobs+ Resource Fair (instead of going to the beach!) this past Saturday. More than 500 youth turned up, eager to increase their chances of landing a summer job. “It’s great to see so many motivated young people here today, [...]
What could get kids more excited about reading than Tim and his dog, Cy, driving a Bookmobile into a reading fair and kick-starting a read-a-thon? It’s an idea we’d like to make a reality with your vote in the Popchips “Tim Chips In” contest. Tim is willing to donate an afternoon to the winning community [...]
Whether it’s hawking shoes, assisting in an office, or corralling kids at camp – summer jobs help young people develop a work ethic, a feeling of purpose, and a sense of pride in their first paycheck. But summer jobs are getting harder to find, and candidates need to be prepared. Enter United Way’s MatchBridge and [...]
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined United Way to announce the launch of San Francisco Summer Jobs+, the local response to President Obama’s national call to action to create pathways to employment for youth this summer. The goal is to create 5,000 jobs and paid internships for young people [...]
Everyone needs a little encouragement, especially elementary-school kids taking tests. “I know that you are very intelligent and always try your best which is what matters. Do your best since each exam is a step towards being that great doctor you have told me you want to be.” That’s just one example of the special [...]
