May 4, 2026
Join us on September 16 to celebrate two decades of Summer Search Philadelphia’s commitment to young leaders from across the city. We’ll kick off the evening with a cocktail...
July 30, 2025
Please join us virtually for the second edition of our PHireside Chat series, as students reflect on their Summer Experiences across Pennsylvania, on college campuses, and even abroad to Central America. Our panel will highlight the joys, challenges, and opportunities offered by their trips, and how these experiences have impacted their growth as leaders.
May 21, 2025
On May 1, Summer Search Philadelphia was recognized by the Philadelphia City Council for its longstanding commitment to uplifting and empowering young leaders across the city....
December 10, 2024
“I deeply believe in the power of community and the collective.” Summer Search is thrilled to welcome Dr. Christina Cho (She | Her) as our new...
November 20, 2024
Happy National Apprenticeship Week! At Summer Search, we are excited to celebrate the power of apprenticeships in fostering talent and creative alternative pathways for individuals to...
April 29, 2024
Celebrating a Season of Insight with “#3Qs with Alex J.” Welcome to the season recap of “#3Qs with Alex J.” Host Alex Jesus, a Summer Search...
September 27, 2023
“Here’s to trying new things this summer!” – @summersearchphilly From late June through August, more than 750 Summer Searchers stepped out of their comfort zones to...
June 12, 2023
Pride Month is a celebration of how far we have come to allow each and every person to live freely and fully as themselves, regardless of...
April 27, 2023
Building on the momentum from our CJE series, Sylvia brings the conversation to the TEDx community about the two most difficult topics in America: Race and...
February 20, 2023
‘A Conversation Between Two Birds,’ a poem Khalil Bullock wrote back in 2019 from a (currently in progress) book of short stories and poetry.
December 12, 2022
Sylvia Watts McKinney, Executive Director of Summer Search Philadelphia, served as the moderator for Women in Apprenticeships.
November 15, 2022
“We’ve found that Apprenticeship is a tremendous way not only to build our talent pool but to help our communities.”