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Veterans Forward Program - National Able Network - Evanston, Illinois Branch Office at Evanston Public Library

National Able Network's Veterans Forward Program helps veterans of all eras and branches transition from military to civilian careers.

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Job Search/Placement
Veterans
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs

Summer Youth Jobs - Brighton Park Neighborhood Council - Main Office

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council's Summer Youth Employment program to provide over 80 youth with summer jobs. Through the program, youth gain meaningful job experience and participate in leadership development and college and career readiness workshops. BPNC has placed students at local businesses and credit unions, non-profit organizations, schools, and even an animal hospital.?

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General Youth Employment Programs

Illinois Youth Investment Program - Brightpoint - Corporate Office

A Summer Youth Employment Program that places and supports youth in unsubsidized employment, or through an agreement with the employer to fully or partially subsidize the youth's wages for a period not to exceed 9 months (39 weeks). Fully or partially subsidized wages and may also be paid by the grant for youth participating in a Youth Apprenticeship program for a total period not to exceed 9 months (39 weeks). Youth will gain valuable job training, career advising, and real-world work experience.

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Youth Job Development
At Risk Youth Employment Programs

Teen Connect - Village of Deerfield - Main Office

Village of Deerfield TeenConnect program aims to connect Deerfield teens who are available to do outside yard work, including snow shoveling, with Deerfield residents who need the service.

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General Youth Employment Programs

Workforce Development - SGA Youth & Family Services - Highwood

Workforce development services include summer employment opportunities for youth as young as 14 years old. They offer more intensive services throughout the school year to the "Opportunity Youth" - young adults ages 16-24 who are out of school and out of work, including those involved in the juvenile justice system.

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Juvenile Diversion
General Youth Employment Programs

Old Navy's This Way ONward Internship Program - Youth Job Center - Main Office

Youth Job Center (YJC) has partnered with Old Navy on the This Way ONward program, a paid 8-week internship program targeting teens and young adults facing barriers to employment. Interns receive personalized employment training and are placed in paid internships at Old Navy stores throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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General Youth Employment Programs

Veterans Forward Program - National Able Network - Skokie, Illinois Branch Office at Oakton Community College

National Able Network's Veterans Forward Program helps veterans of all eras and branches transition from military to civilian careers.

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Job Search/Placement
Veterans
Career Counseling
Veteran Employment Programs

Summer Internship - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) helps interns enhance current skills while also acquiring new skills that contribute to their academic and professional growth.

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Summer Youth Employment Programs

Workforce Development - SGA Youth & Family Services - Beverly

Workforce development services include summer employment opportunities for youth as young as 14 years old. They offer more intensive services throughout the school year to the "Opportunity Youth" - young adults ages 16-24 who are out of school and out of work, including those involved in the juvenile justice system.

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Juvenile Diversion
General Youth Employment Programs

MY TIME - Lawrence Hall - Workforce Development and Community Wellness

MY TIME (Mentoring Youth to Inspire Meaningful Employment) program teaches the skills to get you 100% job ready. Earn $100 to complete career readiness training and begin your job search with trained employment mentors.

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At Risk Youth Employment Programs
Job Readiness

Employment for At Risk Youth - Southside Blooms - Main Office

Southside Blooms provides employment opportunities that prioritize hiring at-risk Chicago youth. Opportunities include working in their flower shop, on their flower farm, and sales/customer service. Please note, job applicants must be able to reliably commute to 6250 S Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

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At Risk Youth Employment Programs

One Summer Chicago Youth Employment - Le Penseur Youth & Family Services

Le Penseur Youth & Family Services' One Summer Chicago Youth Employment targets residents that reside in the City of Chicago. Part of the summer program is to recruit and establish placement partnerships with businesses throughout Chicago. They currently have over 150 partnerships in the following industries; Hospitality, food and beverages, legal transportation, child care, educational institutions, government institutions, technology, health, manufacturing, and retail. This employment placement for youth is designed to cultivate their career paths.

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Summer Youth Employment Programs

Corps Program - Chicago Botanic Garden - Windy City Harvest

Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest's Corps Program employs 30 to 40 justice-involved individuals and veterans in closely mentored, full-time, paid transitional jobs and supports them in finding full-time, long-term employment each year. Crew members work on Windy City Harvest farm sites Monday through Thursday, gaining hands-on technical training. On Fridays, crews participate in Roots of Success and Job Club. Windy City Harvest staff support each crew member in developing a resumé and cover letter, preparing for interviews, and searching for jobs. Crew members also receive weekly feedback from their crew leader on Fridays to help develop workplace readiness skills.

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Ex-Offender Employment Programs

R.E.A.D.Y. To Work - Hope Center Foundation

R.E.A.D.Y. (Recruit, Employ, Advance & Develop Youth) To Work is a twenty-week job readiness program designed for low-income youth ages 16-24. The goal of the R.E.A.D.Y. To Work program is to provide exposure and to prepare participants for the workforce by providing career training. Using creative methods, the Hope Center Foundation will recruit, employ, and develop youth by guiding them to become better citizens through active involvement in the workforce.

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At Risk Youth Employment Programs

Veterans Program - Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. - Riverdale Site

Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. (AOGRC) GI Bill® Programs are committed to supporting the unique challenges and opportunities of veterans. Their developing program is designed to provide veterans access to services and resources.Angel of God Academy, a division of the parent organization, Angel of God Resource Center, Inc., offers two training programs for veterans: the Training Observation Practice (T.O.P.), which focuses on automotive services, and the Financial Service, which focuses on the insurance industry.

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Veteran Employment Programs
Veterans
Occupation Specific Job Training

Youth Employment Now - SGA Youth & Family Services - Cicero

SGA Youth & Family Services offers the CORE Employment program which seeks to provide young adults in the community with a set of skills they can use to gain construction trade apprenticeships.

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At Risk Youth Employment Programs

WIOA EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES | AMERICAN JOB CENTER

Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Occupation Specific Job Training
WIOA Programs
Job Search/Placement
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Information

Illinois Youth Investment Program - Haven Youth and Family Services - Youth Investment Program

Haven Youth and Family Services offers the Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP), a comprehensive approach to youth employment that prioritizes the future of at-risk transition-age youth (16-24) in Illinois. The program addresses employment barriers and addresses the physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs of youth, empowering them to secure and maintain long-term or career employment.

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General Youth Employment Programs

Workforce Reentry Program - R.I.S.E. - Main Office

R.I.S.E. Project is a reentry program that focuses on comprehensive reentry planning at CCDOC/IDOC/Juvenile Detention Centers. The goal of the program centers on the introduction of educational, employment, and entrepreneurial training meant to assist with mapping goals and resources needed for successful transitions back into communities. Upon release, participants are connected to the services outlined in their reentry plan and supported by R.I.S.E. to assist with transitions into gainful employment, educational training, and/or entrepreneurial endeavors.

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Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs

Senior Community Service Employment Program - National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc. - Illinois Office

National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc. (NCBA) provides employment training and placement services under the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The program is authorized by the Older Americans Act.They see to it that SCSEP participants receive the necessary job-related training in preparation for job assignments. Training takes place in group sessions or at the worksite and may involve performing duties at a non-profit, including daycare facilities, faith-based organizations, and senior centers.

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Senior Community Service Employment Programs

Youth Employment Now - SGA Youth & Family Services - Brighton Park

SGA Youth & Family Services offers the CORE Employment program which seeks to provide young adults in the community with a set of skills they can use to gain construction trade apprenticeships.

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At Risk Youth Employment Programs

MAPSCorps - Hyde Park Neighborhood Club - MAPSCorps

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club partners with MAPCorps to provide meaningful work experience and high-quality data for high school youth. Recruited to be employed as community data scientists, youth were trained to apply scientific methods and mobile technology to capture data about all the public-facing businesses and organizations serving their communities. During this program, youth were challenged to demonstrate personal integrity and apply their best critical thinking skills to the scientific, health, and civic engagement components of the MAPCorps experience.At MAPSCorps, Youth Researchers work with community-based organizations to collect valuable information (data) about the businesses and organizations in Chicago's communities. Once that data is collected, Youth Researchers work as a team to research their community and use the data to make recommendations for how to improve the health and well-being of the community's residents. At the end of the summer, Youth Researchers present their research and recommendations to researchers, policy-makers, elected officials, and other professionals at the August Scientific Symposium.

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Summer Youth Employment Programs

STERLING VETERAN'S PROGRAM | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Offers employability training sessions and workshops, one-on-one meetings with an Employment Readiness Specialist, assistance in returning to school or training programs, navigating through available resources, and connection with employers.

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Veteran Employment Programs

VETLINK | LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

Offers free career development services to veterans and former military regardless of discharge status. Services are aimed at helping veterans utilize their transferable skills to career in civilian life. The program includes 8 hours of face-to-face learning, or the program can be completed independently.

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Veteran Employment Programs

Job Placement - Safer Foundation - Crossroads Adult Transition Center

Safer Foundation offers immediate and long-term employment placement along with career building with highly skilled job training services for individuals impacted by the justice system.

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Ex-Offender Employment Programs

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