Teens Testimonials
“YouthForce supported me in everyway. My work at Stoel Rives means so much to me - I wouldn’t have had anything like it without their coaching and support!”
- Nicole Guiberteaux, Garfield High, Stoel Rives Intern
“I was a real member of the team. I worked hard and I was treated like one of them. I enjoyed the challenge of living up to their expectations of workload, demeanor and attitude - everyday.”
- Brian Zumeta, Nathan Hale Graduate, Stoel Rives Intern
“I love coming to work everyday because I enjoy doing what I do, and working with the people who appreciate my work. This would not be possible without YouthForce, and my great supervisor, who has trained me and is always open to answer my questions. They are such incredible people who have helped me, encouraged me, and are always happy and impressed with my work.”
-Dao Bui, Franklin High, current Zymogenetics HR intern
“This experience has allowed me to grow as a person, gaining new skills, confidence, and talents, many which I will carry with me into the future. Not only giving advice and good insight, the staff at Expeditors really made me feel as they truly cared about my personal development, such as repeatedly encouraging me to take more risks and think for myself more often, bolstering my confidence and showing your trust in me to make right decisions.”
-Daniel Hwang, Ballard High, Expeditors International
“I would like to thank you and the YouthForce organization for all the assistance and support during my senior year in high school. The experience that I gained at RETEC helped me determine the pathway I wanted to take during college pertaining to my career. It really motivated and inspired me to pursue engineering in college and in my future career.”
- Sarah Phan, Evergreen High, RETEC Engineering Intern
“Working with the people at PRR has definitely been a privilege, it’s been one of the best things to ever happen to me. The skills and confidence I’ve gained through this experience are worth far more than the money I’ve earned”
- Alexandra Helling, Ballard High, PRR Public relations
“I feel honored to be a YouthForce teen, thank you so much for the internship that you helped me find. It’s perfect! I know it’s important that I do my job well, because if the filing system isn’t organized it will be hard to offer good advice to our clients.”
– Ana Baluca, Franklin High, VIA Suzuki Architects
“Writing learning documents forces you to take the time to reflect on what you have done. It makes you feel more valued and heightens your self-esteem. My internship inspired me to improve my performance as an individual and to reach for new heights.”
– Anna Talvi, The Center School, Amazon.com Recruiting
“When I first walked in the door, my first reaction was ‘WOW’ I couldn’t believe that I was going to work here. The people here are really cool, really down to earth. It is my job to show that I am a safe and positive worker. Most of the things I do help the company build up a reputation, whether it’s having a clean bathroom or a nice clean store for people to shop and enjoy.”
– Maleny Mao, Chief Sealth, Second Use
“There's nothing like learning about something than experiencing it-interacting and involving yourself with the subject. Science in general is something I find incredibly interesting, but I had never taken that interest beyond school and books. Sure you can read, study, and learn through books, which is how I satisfied my appetite for science, but to actually work in such an environment? There is nothing quite like it. When I walk into work and find myself in a place where everyone shares the same interests, where everyone has worked hard to be where they are, the realization of what awaits me in the future is overwhelming. Through my internship I now feel a step ahead in life. My internship at ZymoGenetics charges me with an extraordinary motivation and offers resources to succeed. And all of this would not have been possible if not for Youthforce. They were immensely helpful during the interview process, giving me feedback and a second chance afterwards. It was great for career preparation, even if I didn't end up getting the job. They've also been very supportive during my internship. Everything I learned from Youthforce will stay with me forever.”
- Willie Kuo, Garfield, Current ZymoGenetics Science Library Intern
“This has been such an amazing experience and when I applied online for the position little did I know how much I would be gaining. Not only job experience but employers who cared and future career hands-on experience. From the interview to now I know that I have learned and grown so much.”
-Nneka Bolden, Garfield High, WongDoody Intern