Youth (17-21) in the Ally program begin with a 3-week pre-employment training at New Door and then are placed in internships at community partner organizations and businesses for 3 months.
Youth in Ally also participate in weekly meetings at New Door for peer group support, ongoing training, and individualized case management to emphasize long-term goals and development.
Ally Benefits for Partner Organizations/Businesses:
- Opportunities to invest in the lives of low-income youth by supervising an intern in the workplace
- Support of New Door’s youth development staff who have expertise in employment and youth development
Ally Benefits for Interns:
- Paid internships ($9.36/hour) and job training for youth with little or no prior work experience
- Direct supervision and support from a staff member of the business as well as the support of New Door staff
- Monthly Fastpass provided for transportation to and from work
- Diverse selection of jobs to choose from throughout San Francisco
- Future job searching skills, including resume writing, interviewing, time management, budgeting, communication and conflict resolution
- Opportunity to work with and meet other young people
New Door runs three Ally internship sessions each year: fall, spring and summer. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application.
Examples of past job-sites include: