AS220 Youth Summer Jobs works with young artists between the ages of 14-21, hiring 70 as apprentices and teaching assistants. Through art making, entrepreneurship, and career readiness, AS220 Youth is empowering the future innovative leaders and organizers of Rhode Island, harnessing creative passions and applying it to self advocacy.
To apply for these jobs, please contact Jayden Lewis (jaylew@as220.org) and Janay Pina (janay@as220.org) at AS220.
Explorers- Inspiring Minds’ Explorers’ program is a paid internship and mentoring program for multilingual and multiethnic Providence youth ages 15-24 interested in “exploring” education careers. The program runs from July 1 – August 15, Monday through Friday, 9:00-1:00. Explorers receive a week of orientation, including becoming certified in CPR/1st Aid, learning about early childhood development and supporting multilingual learners. Through the rest of the summer, four days a week are spent in a KidsBridge classroom, supporting rising Kindergarteners to build their self-confidence, learn early literacy and math skills, and understand the importance of school attendance. One day a week is spent developing five essential workforce readiness skills: Communication, Initiative and Self-Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, and Teamwork and Collaboration. Explorers may apply through our GivePulse platform at https://inspiringminds.givepulse.com/group/129637-Inspiring-Minds or may send resume to Kia Minor at kminor@inspiringmindsri.org
This summer, teens will have the opportunity to participate in four hands-on career readiness programs that build leadership, life skills, and job preparedness. Princes 2 Kings empowers boys of color through mentorship, career exposure, and this year’s focus on civil discourse and civic engagement. The Lifeguarding Program trains students in water rescue, CPR, and first aid, leading to American Red Cross certification and job readiness. In the Sports Coaching Program, youth learn coaching, leadership, and conflict resolution, and apply their skills through hands-on experiences. The Entrepreneurship Program teaches business fundamentals using the Scholastic Shark Tank curriculum, guiding students to create and pitch their own business plans with mentorship from local entrepreneurs.