Education Programs
A collaboration between the Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Goodwill Industries of North Florida, The TeensWork Alachua (TWA) program provides eligible students with paid internships and job opportunities that prepare them to succeed in employment.
Students, ages 14-18, work with local businesses that offer on-the-job training and mentorship.
In addition to paid internships, students receive job readiness, financial wellness, and soft skills training with the support of a job coach. Job coaches and mentors partner with students during onboarding, training, and navigating their work experience.
TeensWork Alachua works with employers to provide opportunities in early childhood education, hospitality, municipal management, retail and more.
Students receive:
TeenWork Alachua isn’t just an opportunity for summer work. The program focuses on identifying and removing barriers to employment for students, ensuring they meet financial and career goals so they can be prepared for their future.
Eligibility Requirements:
TWA Partners
Employers can support TWA by requesting interns and accommodating the TWA job coach.
For our business partners, TeenWork Alachua handles student recruitment, student internship placement, orientation and payroll. Employers receive a job coach who acts as a liaison between the business and the student Supervisors then attend an employer training program prior to the students starting work.
This gives employers the opportunity to:
If you are a business interested in employing students, please fill out our:
