In partnership with community-based nonprofit organizations, Ben & Jerry’s Franchising, Inc. is using its company-owned scoop shops to offer youth and young adults a unique opportunity to build job-skills and gain real-world work experience.

The Cones to Career Program has three components: 1) Pre-employment skills training, 2) an internship in a Ben & Jerry’s company operated scoop shop and 3) the opportunity to apply for competitive employment at a Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop.

About our Partners

Linking Learning to Life
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
802 951-8845

In 2005 the Cones to Careers program was launched in Burlington Vermont with Linking Learning to Life (LLL). LLL is a nonprofit organization working to engage youth (k-12) in community based learning opportunities in order to improve their educational performance and career prospects and to prepare them for a lifetime of success. The organization plays a critical role of connecting schools with businesses, colleges, and other community organizations to create innovative and meaningful learning opportunities. LLL currently engages approximately 6,000 Vermont youth per year in school and community based learning opportunities.

The Door

In December 2005, the first class of interns from The Door started scooping at the Times Square scoop shop in New York City.

The Door is a youth development agency, offering a wide variety of unique programs for young people 12-21. The Door's mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment.

Each year over 7,000 young people, most referred by their peers, come to The Door for primary health care, prenatal care and health education, mental health counseling, legal services, GED, ESL, computer classes, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and career development services and training, job placement, daily meals, arts, sports and recreational activities.