Success Stories

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

Career Internships

Paid internships with partners like Bank of America or Jiffy Lube. Gain real-world experience, career support, and one-on-one mentorship.

Group Internships

Work live events at Mortgage Matchup Center (formerly PHX Arena). Learn customer service, teamwork, and retail in a high-energy setting with professional mentors.

Entrepreneurship

Launch your own business in 8 weeks. Work on developing your business plan, revenue streams, unique value proposition, cost structure and pitch your idea for a chance to win $2,500 seed money for your business.

Emerging Leaders

Start working in your home Club and build responsibility, confidence, and leadership—all while getting paid and mentored in a safe, familiar environment.

Ambassadors

Lead and inspire. Use your AZYF experience to recruit peers, represent the program, and share your story. You will assist AZYF with recruitment events at clubs, high schools, and community events.

Industry of Sports

Train to be a certified coach or referee and learn how the sports industry works—from youth leagues to leadership roles.

AZY White Transparent

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.

Featured Internships

AZYF offers internships in many different industries throughout the Valley.

Leadership Experience

Junior Sports Leadership Specialist

Group Internship

The BGCAZ AZ Plays – Junior Sports Leadership Specialist supports the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of of Arizona (BGCAZ) by officiating, coaching, and facilitating youth sports programming. This role is responsible…

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Located Downtown

Phoenix Suns: Mortgage Matchup Center

Group Internship

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

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Creativity!

Coca Cola

Career Internship

Unleash your creativity with Coca-Cola Join the team as a marketing and sales intern. Work along side the Account Executive to support sales and develop programs. What you will learn Location 7414 S….

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Finance + Banking

Bank of America

Career Internship

Bank of America is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company. They have a strong internship program; we are lucky to offer this internship every summer. Additional Information: We are looking…

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Start a Business

Bayless Entrepreneurship Program

Career Internship

AZYouthforce is excited to launch a brand-new Bayless Entrepreneurship Program, thanks to funding from a generous donor! This internship is a great fit for teens who: Based on a Learn-to-Earn model, youth will:…

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Get Started in the Trades!

Haskins Electric

Career Internship

Haskins Electric has been offering electrical solutions to the Valley for over 20 years. They’re excited to be working with BGCAZ to bring electrical internships to Valley teens over the age of 18….

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