YouthFriends was pleased to have launched the pilot StepUp! Student Internship program in 2009. Though the program is now ended, statistic and information may be found here.

Our thanks to the The Greater Kansas City Chamber for making the internships possible. With their help, students throughout the Greater Kansas City Metro area were able to experience a variety of jobs in several different fields this summer.

Also thanks to our valuable partners Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Baum Family Foundation, The Kauffman Foundation and all of our participating businesses.

Hear from interns about what it was like to participate in StepUp!

Hear from employers that particiated in StepUp!

View statistics from the 2009 pilot year.

Check out our video of interviews with students and employers!