Get ready for your next step in life! The Career Pathways Program provides selected youth with project-based learning opportunities, workforce readiness skill development, career guidance and advice as a participant and beyond, and real-world work experience through an engaging summer internship.
The 2024-2025 application is now open.
93% of participants felt they had improved in their comfort working in professional settings
100% of participants they had improved communication skills
100% of participants felt they had improved their knowledge of different career paths
*statistics from the 2019-2020 cohort
Overview
Career Pathways is a year-long program and matches students with a paid summer internship opportunity in San Antonio.
Participants meet twice a week for two hours after school at Family Service Neighborhood Place for engaging sessions, mentoring one-on-one meetings, and fun projects!
Industry-leading mentors from a wide-range of organizations throughout San Antonio lead workshops centered on technological and soft skills in the workforce. Career Pathways helps students develop necessary skills to play an active role in planning their future. The lessons range from technology-focused skills, such as learning to create a logo, to more soft skills, such as time management. Past Career Pathways sessions have included financial literacy and counseling, resume writing, social media for business and personal use, how to dress for your job, different career paths, and behind the scenes of different careers.
Career Pathways introduces participants to different academic and career opportunities, helping uncover passions and skillsets while strengthening their knowledge base.
The program guarantees each participant a spot in our paid summer internship program. Through the summer intern program, Career Pathways participants are exposed to real working environments and gain even more hands-on experience.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today.
Eligibility/Requirements
Students must be 16 to 19 years old and available for a year-long commitment.
Requirements to apply:
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- 16 to 19 years old
- Available for a year-long commitment: The program runs October through May plus summer internship June through July.
Location and Time
Career Pathways takes place in-person; some weeks will be Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30 – 7:30 PM, with other weeks being Wednesday & Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 PM, with Field Trips and Youth Events throughout the year.
, at Family Service Neighborhood Place Best Buy Teen Tech Center.
The program starts in October and sessions end in May for students to start their summer internship in June which is completed at the beginning of August.
Career Pathways meets every Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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FAQS
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How do I apply?
Interested applicants should start by completing the online application.
You will need a resume to apply, and the application takes about 20 minutes to complete. We will call you within two weeks of receiving your application to arrange an interview time.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact  Priscilla Salinas at 210-517-9173 or psalinas@family-service.org.
Where does Career Pathways take place?
C2C takes place virtually and at Family Service Neighborhood Place. The group meets in person Tuesday and Wednesday at Family Service Neighborhood Place. The summer internship may be virtual or in-person.
Do I have to do the summer internship?
All C2C participants complete a summer internship with Family Service. The paid experience helps participants take everything they learned in the program into the real world!
How do I become involved as a mentor to the participating students in Career Pathways?
Thank you for your interest! We look for varied organizations and individuals to speak with our participants and help teach workshops. Please complete this form to get started.
Contact
 for more information on the Career Pathways Program contact Priscilla Salinas at 210-517-9173 or psalinas@family-service.org.
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