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SF YouthWorks (San Francisco Department of Children, Youth & Their Families)
Research & internship · San Francisco Dept. of Children, Youth & Their Families, via JCYCSF YouthWorks places San Francisco 11th and 12th graders in paid internships with city departments — including the public library, the airport, and the public utilities commission — during the school year, at $19.61-$20.36 an hour depending on the role. You need to be a San Francisco resident or attend school in the city, and you'll need a work permit (the program can help you get one). The page confirms 2026-2027 school-year applications are open now through the JCYC WorkHub portal.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 11–12
Min GPA—
ScopeState
StatesCA
FieldsPublic Service · Career & Technical Education
EligibilityMust be an 11th or 12th grader who is a San Francisco resident or attends an SF school; a work permit is required.
Logistics
Cost to youFree; $19.61-$20.36/hr
Financial aidNot listed
StipendPaid
FormatCommuter
LengthSchool year, hours vary
WhereSan Francisco, CA
Applying
OpensOpens each fall
Due2026-27 school-year application is open now
You submitOnline application through the JCYC WorkHub portal.