Success Stories

Teenagers from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley are finding new success with awesome AZYF Internships. Hear their stories!

Working with AZYouthforce at a Bank of America internship opened my eyes to so many possibilities and I learned so much from my mentor. I’m considering a career in finance or business!”
— Annais

"My internship gave me the opportunity to get work experience and get a feel for the real world.”
— Ashley

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AZYouthforce is a dynamic career exploration program designed to help young adults prepare for and connect to workplace opportunities.

This program of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley places trained teens into paid internships with local and national companies. In addition to a mentor on site, each intern works with an Internship Manager who coaches them to be successful in their placement.

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We have internships throughout metro Phoenix! Find new opportunities in different industries throughout the Valley.

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PHX Arena

Group Internship

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is partnering with the PHX Arena (formerly Footprint Center) to offer paid internships for teens age 16 to 21. Following completion of the AZYF Academy, the…

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Hands-On Experience!

Jiffy Lube

Career Internship

Jiffy Lube and BGCAZ have partnered to create an internship experience for teens interested in the automotive field. Following completion of the AZYF Academy, interns will work as Courtesy Techs or Lube Technicians….

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Emerging Leaders Program

Career Internship

AZYouthforce is excited to relaunch the Emerging Leaders Program. This internship is a great fit for teens who: Description As an emerging leaders intern, teens have an opportunity to intern with the Boys…

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