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This is a Gallery 37 after-school job training program.Students learn the business aspect of the industry along with professionalperformance techniques. The program includes Communications, Music Production,Music Theory, and Music Recording. This program accommodates 25-30 students persession and runs concurrently with the school year and summer break. Aculminating event occurs at the end of each session.10 weeks/session; 3X per year
Youth Crossroads' Workforce Development Program is designed to give high school students and young adults (ages 15-24) in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Lyons, Summit, and Forest View the introductory training they need to get good paying jobs and develop meaningful careers. Services include interview training, GED services, mentorship and networking, job search and job placement support, career exploration, and resume building.
Introspect Youth Services, Inc. develops employment and job training opportunities that link unemployed youth in the community with employers.
Offers a paid work experience program for Lake County youth ages 16-24 years. Participants earn a stipend while gaining work experience in the construction trade. Prepares youth for the workforce with the following services: - Construction training and certification - Information Technology training and certifications - GED and college preparation services - Career development - Therapy - Life skills classes - Case management Also provides $1500 education award to participants who complete 300 hours of service. (NOTE: This benefit is provided by AmeriCorps, and is embedded into the YouthBuild program.)
Provides employment opportunities for at-risk youth in Lake County. Offers a chance to develop workplace skills and gain experience through subsidized employment. Offers both short and long-term programs. Youth will earn minimum wage and receive a paycheck every two weeks.
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.
Offers students an opportunity to work with the Lake County Forest Preserve District as a paid summer internship. Participants work on various projects and receive the following: - Eight weeks of paid full-time employment Monday through Friday (8-hour days) - Hands-on experience and education in conservation, environmental management, and preservation - Training on light construction techniques for trails bridges or boardwalks - Valuable teamwork, leadership, communication, and life experience
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.
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.
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.
Curt's Cafe is a workforce training program that offers learning opportunities in workforce development, life skills support, and experiential opportunities.
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.
Chicago Urban League's Workforce Development Center programs work to raise Black employment and income levels through job training and placement services, career exposure, career advancement support services, seminars, coaching, and long-term retention strategies.

Services

General Youth Employment Programs
Job Readiness
Career Exploration
Classroom Training
Apprenticeship Training
Internship Programs
Job Search Techniques
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Curt's Cafe is a workforce training program that offers learning opportunities in workforce development, life skills support, and experiential opportunities.
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.?
Polished Pebbles' signature summer programming provides an introduction to career readiness through a dedicated curriculum that emphasizes the key skills needed to successfully navigate the workplace. The program incorporates job shadows, conferences, summer work-study opportunities and workbook exercises for young girls.Each summer, their jobs and internship component connects girls with paid employment, with this curriculum as the core of the weekly meeting for girls in summer work programs.
Provides young adults with career employment services, including internship and paid training opportunities.
Centers' For New Horizons Youth Development (YD) department takes a holistic approach to the development of at-risk youth by increasing their exposure to supportive and empowering environments that will lead to academic success, develop their strengths, and build positive attitudes. Services include youth mentoring, after school programming, and youth employment opportunities.

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Extended Child Care
Summer Youth Employment Programs
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
This program is designed to provide vocational training, work experience and/or job placement services to in-school or out-of-school youth. The primary focus of the program is to assist low income and/or "at risk" youth to enter the workforce and obtain gainful employment.
Youth Job Center (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.
City of Evanston provides skills and workforce opportunities to Evanston youth ages 14-18. The program gives participating youth up to nine weeks of entry-level work experience in a variety of jobs & industries through community-based organizations, city government departments, and private sector businesses.
Offer opportunity to complete high school diploma while training for a technical career. Offers the following on-campus benefits for students: - Housing - Basic medical care - Meals - Books and supplies - Living allowance - Training clothing - Child care - Supportive community Program graduates will receive transitional support services to find employment, housing, and transportation.
Offer opportunity to complete high school diploma while training for a technical career. Offers the following on-campus benefits for students: - Housing - Basic medical care - Meals - Books and supplies - Living allowance - Training clothing - Supportive community - Child care Program graduates will receive transitional support services to find employment, housing, and transportation.
Offers subsidized employment opportunities for Lake County youth ages 16-24. Youth earn $16.50 per hour and receive career coaching and academic support.
Westside Health Authority (WHA) offers youth development programs for participants ages 14 through 24 focused on working with young residents to help them realize their potential in becoming agents of change within their community. Current programs include:Career Pipeline Programs/ApprenticeshipsWorkforce Development/Job Placement ProgramsViolence Prevention/Intervention Programs including Mentoring/Court AdvocacySubstance Use CounselingYouth Focus Groups (Roundtable Discussions)

Services

General Youth Employment Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Job Search/Placement
Youth Violence Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Counseling