Blackstone Valley Community Action Program

💼 Paid Internship: Work 16 hours per week for the first 5 weeks of the program 

🏢 Real Work Experience: Get hands-on experience at a real job with a partner employer 

🎯 Choose Your Placement: Pick an internship based on your interests and goals 

🧠 Skill Building: Learn communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and what it means to work in a professional setting 

🤝 Mentorship: Work alongside professionals and learn what it’s like to be in the workplace 

🚀 Career Ready: Build work experience that helps you prepare for future jobs, college, or training 

Career pathways to choose from: 

 Government and public service 

 Education and youth development 

 Social justice and community advocacy 

 Business and corporate services 

 Recreation and community wellness 

 Historical preservation and facilities management. 

Communities Served: Central Falls, Pawtucket, Cumberland, Lincoln, Woonsocket 

Age Range of Youth Participants: 14-18 

Timeline of Program: July - August 2026 (Summer Only) 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, times will vary 

Lead Contact: Kamalich Vega 

Phone Number: 401-475-4848 

Email: kvega@bvcap.org 

Website: http://bvcap.org/