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Chicago Youth Works Programs - UCAN - Chicago Headquarters

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Resource Name:Chicago Youth Works Programs - UCAN - Chicago Headquarters

address

3605 West Fillmore Street, Chicago, IL 60624

Eligibility

Ages 16-24

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Contact Ktrice McNeill at (773) 981-0382 or [email protected] for additional information.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL
UCAN partners with both the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Department of Family & Support Service's (DFSS) to provide summer employment opportunities for youth ages, 16 -24. Summer programs provide youth with a subsidized paid work experience that allows them to gain valuable work experiences, build positive peer relationships and become effective leaders among their own peer group.Youth are placed in multiple work environments across the City of Chicago and the northwest suburbs. Selected employers provide an on-site learning experience for these youth. UCAN also places youth within their own program and administrative offices to offer additional opportunities.Programs include:Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)Summer Youth Employment Program Expansion (male specific)Chicago Youth WorksGreen Corps

Date of Last Formal Update

02/09/2024

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

UCAN
UCAN strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment. UCAN's promise is to advocate for and provide opportunities that change lives through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion.