Job Resources For Youth

Job Resources for Youth:

After School Matters: 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: Visit your local Parks District to find out about summer internship positions and fill out an application. Chicago Public Schools: 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: 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: 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: 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: They serve youth ages 14-25, for success in the workplace, through job readiness, placement and employment support in partnerships with employers. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 864-5627 Chicago Youth Centers: 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.: 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 Junior Achievement: 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

Howard Area Community Center: Offering career counseling and placement. Contact the center directly. 7648 N. Paulina Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 262-6622 Chicago Workforce Board A web-accessible, jobseekers' resource is in the works. Contact agency directly. 600 W Randolph, Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 553-4430 Greater West Town Community Development Project: 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: 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

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability: 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 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 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 Website provides information. Contact the site directly for more details. 1832 West Washington Boulevard 1815 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois (312) 666-9552

Youth Service Project: 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 Southwest Youth Collaborative: 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 Job Corps: 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.: Contact the Administrative offices for more info on CTC and Teen Career programs at: 5350 S Prairie Ave Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 924-0220.

University of Illinois at Chicago 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 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