On Monday, Philadelphia officials unveiled plans to offer thousands of jobs to the city’s teenagers this summer, but the deadline to apply is Thursday. Last year, 8,000 teens were employed for the summer through career-connected learning. The goal this year is 10,000. Mayor Cherelle Parker said she wants every child in the city to have a shot at success.
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Apr 28, 2026



