Purpose Pays
Our Purpose Pays program demonstrates the value and virtue of meaningful employment. Internships in our Delray Beach community provide opportunities for students to have an impact on their local economy and introduce them to mentors and role models.
The EJS Project’s Purpose Pays internship program, generously funded by the Kimmel Family Fund, provides a summer work experience for youth ages 14-18. Interns earn $1,200 over the course of the 8 week internship and work 16-20 hours per week. We build on the strengths of each participant and incorporate personal development principles into the program, including communication skills, accountability, teamwork and initiative.
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Teen Career Readiness
The Teen Career Readiness Program is designed to prepare students for their Purpose Pays summer internships in the school year leading up to their summer internship.
TCR focuses on helping teens develop the necessary “soft skills” to succeed in the workplace, through workshops on:
- Public Speaking
- Etiquette
- Resume Writing
- Interview Skills
- Financial Literacy
In addition to these educational workshops, we also host two cornerstone events during this program. Our Teen Career Day features interactive icebreakers, career exploration through an aptitude test, insightful panel discussions, motivational speeches, expert guest speakers, engaging breakout sessions, professional headshots, and a networking session to conclude the day. Our Teen Career Combine is a dynamic event where students showcase their workforce readiness skills developed through a year of Career Readiness Workshops, community service, and after school engagement, competing in physical and mental challenges for awards and prizes.
