YJC High School Partnerships
YJC offers high school students specialized Workforce Wednesdays, which teaches clients the essential skills to find and keep a job. YJC offers virtual training monthly, with new topics covered each month. Learn skills like resume building, effective communication, networking, and more. High school clients can also access job fairs, Career Pathway informational sessions, and summer jobs through YJC Summer Corps.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/03/2023
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211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;
Voice
Voice
Application process
Interested clients may apply by filling out the sign-up form available at https://youthjobcenter.org/yjc-services-signup-form
Eligibility
Workforce Wednesday is open to any student 14 years or older. Students younger than 16 will require a work permit.
Languages
English
Service area
Cook county, IL
Agency info
Youth Job Center
Youth Job Center (YJC) is a workforce development and job placement agency that prepares young adults, ages 14-25, for success in the workplace and in life. YJC provides Workforce Readiness Training (WRT), personalized career coaching, job placement, financial coaching, and barrier reduction services to young adults throughout Chicagoland. YJC currently has offices in Chicago Heights, Englewood, Evanston, and Pilsen.