Earlier this month, our Youth Community Impact interns traded work gloves for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most recognizable companies: UPS.

The group visited UPS headquarters for a tour and sit down with Patrick Smith, Regional Community Relations Manager at UPS, who walked them through how UPS operates and shared insights on building a career. For young people who spend their summers giving back to the historic Westside, it was a chance to see what's possible beyond the neighborhood — and to picture themselves in it. We're proud to have UPS as the sponsor of our intern program this year. That support does more than fund a summer job. It helps us keep young people employed, engaged, and learning marketable skills close to home with a chance to unlock endless opportunity for their futures — the heart of our cradle-to-career commitment to the Westside. Thank you, Patrick and the entire UPS team, for opening your doors and investing in the next generation of Westside leaders.