Employment for Youth Ages 14 to 20 yrs Old

JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO

 Looking for Internships or employment ?  Then log on to the City of Chicago Human Resource Department Website at www.cityofchicago.org/careerworks OR www.cityofchicago.org/careers

When visiting the Website you must do the following:

• Fill out a 7 page profile
• Create a user ID and password
• Attach your resume; high school and college students or recent graduates must attach your official transcripts along with their resume and cover letter. 

Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions are available.

For more information please visit the City of Chicago Human Resource Department website.

Do you a need work permit?

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Physical up to 1 year
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Letter of Recommendation (from their school)

For more information please contact:

Ms. Bradley

Chicago Public Schools

11424 South Western Ave

Phone: 773-535-2600 or 773-553-3540

AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS SUMMER & FALL PROGRAMS

Please contact After School Matters for a listing of 2008 Summer & Fall programs and the application deadline. 

After School Matters

72 East Randolph Street, 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: 312-742-4182

Fax: 312-744-0862

E-mail:asm@cityofchicago.org

Website: www.afterschoolmatters.org

The following programs are offered:

Tech 37: Learning about computers. How to design webpages and create business plans, etc

Sports 37: Basketball, Swimming and more.

Gallery 37: Cultural Dance

Word 37: Reading / Poetry

Also they have apprenticeships, internships, fall and summer employment.

For more information or to apply please visit their Website.

JOBS FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

50 East Washington Street, 4th Floor

Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-499-4778

Fax: 312-499-4772

Website: www.jfychicago.org

Participants are require to:

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Take a basic reading and math placement exam and get a passing score.
• Attend an 8 week workshop where you will learn how to prepare a resume, cover letters, thank you letters, etc.
• Participate in a mock interview which will prepare you for job interview.

After completion of the workshop  you will be assigned to a job recriuter who will help you search for jobs.

You can visit their website for more details.

  Children & Youth Services

Ages 14-18

Goldblatt's Builiding

1615 West Chicago Avenue

Chicago, IL 60622

E-mail: cys@cityofchicago.org

Telephone: 312-743-0300

Fax: 312-743-0400

 This department provides employment and recreational activities for youth ages 14-18. They also offer out of school programs.  Please contact the program coordinator office at the phone number listed above for information on the programs offered.