The Conrad Prebys Foundation has awarded $5.9 million in grants to 24 organizations to fund internships that prepare youths for careers, the Times of San Diego reports.

The recipient organizations provide internships or apprenticeships in high-potential industries such as health care, information technology, STEM, creative fields, education, construction, and the environment. Students chosen for the programs will include those from historically underinvested communities, such as refugees, immigrants, justice-impacted, and the unhoused. Recipients include A Reason To Survive, Balboa Art Conservation Center, and Black Tech Link.

“Paid internships help students gain essential experience, skills, and professional connections, ultimately bridging the socio-economic gaps that too often leave them behind,” said Prebys Foundation CEO Grant Oliphant. “Our collective goal is to help more young people find pathways to successful careers and contribute to a brighter future for our community.”

For a complete list of recipients, see the Prebys Foundation website.

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