AZYouthforce is Powered by Our Dedicated Leadership Team, Staff, and a Network of Exceptional Education, Business, and Community Partners.
Attend Our Employer Roundtable!
Curious about how to partner with AZYF to grow your staff and help teens develop meaningful career skills?
Our first employer roundtable, hosted by Bank of America allow you to connect with other AZYF partners and see firsthand how local businesses have benefited from investing in our interns.
Don’t Just Hire Talent. Help Build It.
AZYouthforce is a workforce development program of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley that prepares teens for real jobs—and connects them to paid internships with local employers. Through training, hands-on experience, and ongoing support, teens build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace.
How It Works
AZYouthforce provides a structured, supported internship experience that benefits both teens and employers:
Interns
Teens ages 14–21 gain paid, real-world work experience while building professional skills, confidence, and career direction.
Training
Before placement, interns complete 30+ hours of workforce training, including communication, customer service, financial literacy, and professionalism.
Support
Each intern is supported by an AZYF Case Manager, providing coaching and guidance throughout the internship to ensure success for both the teen and the employer.
Ongoing Growth
Participants receive continued support after their internship, helping them navigate college, certifications, or employment.
Why Partner with AZYouthforce:
AZYouthforce is not just an internship program—it’s a workforce pipeline. Employers benefit from:
Partner With Us
We’re actively partnering with employers to expand internship opportunities across the
Valley.
New Partners:
Contact Samantha Hansen
Director of Workforce Development & Career Pathways
📞 602-343-1251
✉ Samantha.Hansen@bgcaz.org
Current Partners:
Contact Josh Stine
Employer Partners
✉ Josh.Stine@bgcaz.org
Employer Partner Questions
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