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The Pasadena Educational Foundation has received a $60,000 donation from the Helen and Will Webster Foundation to support paid summer internship stipends for high school students in the Pasadena Unified School District.
The funds will provide essential financial support to students who participate in internships that offer hands-on experience and career exploration opportunities.
“We are thrilled to receive this generous donation from our long-time community supporters the Helen and Will Webster Foundation,” said Patrick Conyers, executive director of the Pasadena Educational Foundation.
“Thanks to their support, we can provide summer internship stipends to PUSD high school students that will support their growth and provide relevant work experience toward future employment.”
Student internships are critical for students to gain valuable work experience and develop critical job skills. Additionally, work-based learning helps alleviate a common issue for young jobseekers: having relevant work experience that is hard to gain outside of the workplace.
Providing stipends for internships helps level the playing field by ensuring that all students have equal access to these career-building opportunities, regardless of their financial situation.
“We are grateful for the continued support of the Helen and Will Webster Foundation,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “This donation ensures that more students can participate in valuable internship opportunities that prepare them for their future. This is a great example of how our community can come together to support the success of all students.”
For more information on the Pasadena Educational Foundation and its programs, please visit www.pased.org
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