WHAT WE DO...
Our mission is to assist economically disadvantaged children and families in the pursuit of self-sufficiency.
Mentoring
This program is dedicated to mentoring youth and obtaining gainful employment.
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing helps to provide the job skills necessary to obtain valuable work experience and ensure they reach their employment goals.
2018 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Application
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Now through May 28th, 2018
ONE SUMMER CHICAGO PLUS: 140 youth Ages 16-21 Emphasis on high need youth in high school (6 week program - $8.25/hr. 20 hours per week)
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: 85 youth Ages 16-24 Emphasis on youth who are disconnected from school and work (6 week program - $8.25/hr. 20 hours per week)
CHICAGOBILITY: 190 youth Ages 14-15 Project-based learning and skill building (A Stipend of $75.00 per 6/week for a total of $450.00; a minimum of 90-120 hours of activities that strengthen their community, build civic engagement and create safe communities through youth driven projects)
City of Chicago CityKey
Community Development Block Grant
Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) focuses on
employment preparation, customized training and
industry.
FUNDING SOURCES >>
Advocate Charitable Foundation
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Chicago Public Schools
Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Dept. of Family & Support Services
Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities
Illinois Department of Human Services
illinois department of public health
Illinois criminal justice information authority (in collaboration with Goodcity)
Maximus
Collaborating Partners
CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO (Olive Harvey College)
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
illinois board of higher education
