Meet YouthWorks 

A WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM TO SERVE EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND BUSINESSES

 

A PARTNERSHIP WITH:

 
 
 
 

WHO WE ARE

A research-backed, 9-month high school internship program. The first of its kind in Des Moines.

 

WHAT WE DO

Recruit and train high school seniors and match them with professional work experiences.

 
 

 WHY YOU’LL LOVE YOUTHWORKS

YOUNG LOCAL TALENT PIPELINES

ROBUST, ONGOING JOB TRAINING

MENTORING AND POST-HS SUPPORT

9-MONTH PAID INTERNSHIP

 
 

MORE BENEFITS

  1. Get your foot in the door in the professional world

  2. Build your skills at one of Des Moines’ best companies

  3. Gain professional connections and mentors for life

  4. Earn over $7,000 (depending on performance)

  5. Graduate high school with a strong plan for your future!

 

WHY COMPANIES ARE CHOOSING YOUTHWORKS:

  • Interns work up to 650 hours Nov-Aug

  • 60 hours of workforce readiness training prior to placement and weekly throughout the program

  • YouthWorks staff builds a relationship with job partners and interns and facilitates regular communication

  • Project IOWA/YouthWorks is the employer of record, handling admin associated with payroll and providing liability insurance.

  • Build an inclusive work environment and nurture the next generation of talent