Teen In Business Resources |
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Young People Making A Difference |
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Job Information |
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Prevention Force Family Center: Offers teens or young entrepreneurs entrepreneurial training programs, kids business ideas workshops, contests, and teen business clubs. Youth internship on business programs and projects. All information and application is available online. www.pffc.blogspot.com or call (312) 826-5543
After School Matters: Apprentice or intern with ASM in sports, the arts, technology, and much more. All info and application is available online www.aftershoolmatters.org 312-742-4182 72 E. Randolph Street 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60601
Youth Career Development Center Job opportunities and Job readiness training for youth that are interested in working. Contact: Candance Spencer or Fred Harris at (773) 638-5464 ext 4813, 4812. Must be between ages 14 -21 and live in Region 3 (Chicago Loop, West-Side-Austin, Garfield, Pilsen, Lawndale communities
City of Chicago (Summer youth jobs) Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago program connects young people, ages 14 - 24, with internships, apprenticeships and jobs within in city. http://www.youthreadychicago.org/
Chicago Park District: Visit your local Park District to find out about summer internship positions and fill out an application. www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Chicago Public Schools: Your school may have a variety of jobs available. Visit your school office to find out more, and apply through the Kid Start website www.chicagokidstart.org
Chicago Public Library: Use this valuable online resource for all Chicago classified postings, info on resume writing, and many other options. Go to www.chipublib.org the home page of the website, click on "Index" on the top bar, then on "Career" in the alphabetical listings.
Americorps: Check out the website at www.americorps.gov 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 information at www.ifychicago.org 50 East Washington Street Fourth Floor Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 499-4778
Youth Job Centers of Evanston: If you're 16 or older, this center can help you find work, whether part-time summer employment, or full-time, year round.Go to www.wwwyouthjobcenter.org 1114 Church St. Evanston, IL 6020 (847) 864-5627
Chicago Youth Centers: Go to www.chicagoyouthcenters.org and 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 the website.
Alternatives,Inc.: Go to 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: Offering vocational and life skills training, as well as job preparation and placement services. Contact the agency directly for details or go to www.bracycommunityservices.org 3333 W. Arthington St. #239 Chicago IL 60624 (773) 722-0307
Junior Achievement: Go to 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
Howard Area Community Center: Offering career counseling and placement. Check out the website at www.howardarea.org or contact the center directly. 7648 N. Paulina Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 262-6622
Chicago Workforce Board A web-accessible, job seekers' resource is in the works. Go to www. chicagoworkforceboard.com or contact agency directly. 600 W Randolph, Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 553-4430
Greater West Town Community Development Project: Go to www.gwtp.org and 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: Go to www.youth-guidance.org to 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. Go to www.ncwd-youth.info and click on the "Youth and Family" section in the top right corner.
Chicago Public Art Group Log onto the www.muralart.org 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 www.ides.state.IL.us/individual/youth/default.asp website for details about this state-sponsored jobs program for youth, ages 16-21. Email via the link provided, or call (312) 793-1289
Youth Service Project: YSP has many youth-focused programs, including training, referrals and placement. Go to www.youthserviceproject.org or 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 www.swyc.org website or contact the center directly. 6400 South Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 476-3534
Job Corps: Go to www.jobcorps.dolete.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.: Contact the Administrative offices for more info on CTC and Teen Career programs at: www.chicagoyothprograms.org 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 old work as Teen Literacy Coaches in Head Start sites. Gain job experience while doing literacy activities with 3-5 year old. 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
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
Shedds Aquarium Summer job for youth between ages 15 to 18 years old 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 606054 312 939-2438 Deadline April 4, 2009 for summer application
Steppenwolf Theater THE YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL is a unique after-school program for passionate and motivated high school students who wish to learn the inner-workings of professional theatre from the most celebrated artists in the city. In addition to invaluable face-time with these leading professionals, Council members attend the best plays in Chicago, learn how to analyze and speak about these plays, and organize events for their peers around Steppenwolf productions in hopes of inspiring a new generation of theatre enthusiasts and practitioners. Council members will receive a travel stipend for their commitment to rigorous and exciting work. Please visit http://www.steppenwolf.org/education/teen/index.aspx to download the 2009 Young Adult Council application. The applications are due May 29th, 2009. |
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