Chicago Job Resources for Youth

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After School Matters: www.afterschoolmatters.org 
Apprentice or intern with ASM in sports, the arts, technology, and much more. All info and application is available online.
312-742-4182
72 E. Randolph Street
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
               
Chicago Parks District:
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Visit your local Parks District to find out about summer internship positions and fill out an application.
 
Chicago Public Schools:
www.chicagokidstart.org
Your school may have a variety of jobs available. Visit your school office to find out more, and apply through the KidStart website.
 
Chicago Public Library:
www.chipublib.org
Use this valuable online resource for all Chicago classified postings, info on resume writing, and many other options. Go to the home page
of the site, click on "Index" on the top bar, then on "Career" in the alphabetical listings.
 
Americorps:
www.americorps.gov
Check out the website above to find out how you can earn money, both as a stipend and to help pay for college, while learning valuable
skills and providing much-needed services in thousands of communities. (age requirements are 17-24)     800-942-2677
 
Jobs For Youth Chicago:
www.jfychicago.org
Jobs for youth provides young adults age 17-24 with job placement assistance, GED preparation, and job skills training.
50 East Washington Street
Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 499-4778
 
Youth Job Centers of Evanston:
www.youthjobcenter.org
If you're 16 or older, this center can help you find work, whether part-time summer employment, or full-time, year round.
1114 Church St.
Evanston, IL 6020
(847) 864-5627
 
Chicago Youth Centers:
www.chicagoyouthcenters.org
Click on "programs & services" or "locations" to find out more. You can also call or stop by the location near your neighborhood. These centers offer career exploration and many other great programs. Phone numbers and center addresses are listed on website.
 
Alternatives, Inc.:
www.alternativesyouth.org
This site will say: "Click HERE to learn about Alternatives Programs", then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on
"Career and Employment" for more information. Contact the center via email or phone.
4730 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 506-7474

Bracy Community Services:
www.bracycommunityservices.org
Offering vocational and life skills training, as well as job preparation and placement services. Contact the agency directly for details.
3333 W. Arthington St. #239
Chicago IL 60624773) 506 -
(773) 722-0307
 
Job Corps:
http://jobcorps.doleta.gov
Click on "Students" to find out more about this intensive, live-in program for youth, ages 16-24. Youth are provided training, education, allowance, and job placement for up to a year after the program.
Byron Zuidema
Regional Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor/ETA
230 South Dearborn Street, 6th floor
Chicago, IL. 60604
(312) 596-5400
 
Chicago Youth Programs Inc.:
www.chicagoyouthprograms.org
Contact the Administrative offices for more info on CTC and Teen Career programs at:
5350 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-0220.
 
Youth Service Project:
www.youthserviceproject.org
YSP has many youth-focused programs, including training, referrals and placement. Contact the agency for details.
3942 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-6270
 
Greater West Town Community Development Project:
www.gwtp.org
Click on "programs" and then "youth employment" for details. Contact the center directly.
West Town Academy
2021 West Fulton Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
 
Youth Guidance:
www.youth-guidance.org
Find out about ETC (education to career) programs and college exploration on this easy to navigate site.
122 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1510
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 253-4900
 
Junior Achievement:
www.ja.org
Click on the "Student Center" link to explore careers, learn how to pay for college, or how to plan your finances.
Contact the center near you directly.
651 W. Washington Street, # 40
Chicago, IL  60661
(312) 715-1300
 
Southwest Youth Collaborative:
www.swyc.org
Offering education and career training, as well as job placement for youth. Check out the site and contact the center directly.
6400 South Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 476-3534
 
Howard Area Community Center:
www.howardarea.org
Offering career counseling and placement. Contact the center directly.
7648 N. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 262-6622
 
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability:
www.ncwd-youth.info
This national site is a source for information about employment and youth with disabilities. Just click on the "Youth and Family"
section in the top right corner.
 
Chicago Public Art Group
www.muralart.org
Log onto the website for information about paid internships painting mural art in low-income communities.
(ages 14-18)
1255 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 427-2724
 
IDES Illinois Hire the Future
www.ides.state.il.us/individual/youth/default.asp
Go to the site for details about this state-sponsored jobs program for youth, ages 16-21. Email via the link provided, or call
(312) 793-1289
 
Chicago Area Project
Youth Service Committee of the West Side
www.chicagoareaproject.org/aff_youthservwest.htm
Website provides information. Contact the site directly for more details.
1832 West Washington Boulevard
1815 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 666-9552
 
University of Illinois at Chicago
http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/summer/pages/summerkids.htm
UIC's website has information on many career-focused education programs and internships.
UIC Center for Literacy:
Project SOAR- A Head Start Early Literacy Youth Development Initiative
14-18 year olds work as Teen Literacy Coaches in Head Start sites. Gain job experience while doing literacy activities with 3-5 year olds.
Paid training on child development, literacy activities and life skills for youth.
Applications accepted March 1- May 31
Contact 312-413-7403
 
Chicago Summer Business Institute
www.cityofchicago.org/CSBI
An education and internship program focused on financial, legal, architectural and engineering professional fields.
Program requirements are on website.
c/o UBS Financial Services, Incorporated
One North Wacker Drive, 35th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 525-4662
 
Chicago Workforce Board
www.chicagoworkforceboard.com
A web-accessible, jobseekers' resource is in the works. Contact agency directly.
600 W Randolph, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-4430
 
Mayor's Office of Workforce Development
www.cityofchicago.org/mowd
Go to the website and click on "Find a job" in the left column. You will then see a list of Workforce Centers
and be able to select the one nearest you.
1615 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(312) 746-7777