Since 2004, the Carl & Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation's Summer Youth Employment Program has supported summer internships for more than 490 Minnesota high school students.

In 2008, the Foundation partnered with three associations to once again provide internships to high school students throughout Minnesota. The three associations are:

• Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota
• Minnesota Newspaper Association
• Printing Industry of Minnesota

There were two main goals for the 2008 Summer Youth Employment Program:

1. Create meaningful temporary (8-12 weeks) employment for youth between the ages of 16-19 who would benefit from the opportunity.
2. Expose youth to careers in the banking, newspaper, and printing industries.

We are no longer accepting applications for the '08 program. Application materials for next year will be available online this November. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact Ilse Ekechuku, Program Manager at 612.661.3902 or iekechuku@pohladfamilygiving.org