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“We became involved with the Youth Ready Chicago program because we wanted to provide youth with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. We've stayed involved because we have greatly enjoyed working with the interns. They all have so much to offer; and while we've been able to mentor them and teach them new things, they've also brought creative ideas to our workplace.”

~ Lindsay Clasby, Senior Marketing and Development Coordinator for the Chicago Loop Alliance

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Youth Ready Chicago

The City of Chicago has partnered with the business community over the past decade to identify summer internship, apprenticeship and job opportunities for young people.

 

Youth Ready Chicago

Through Youth Ready Chicago, Chicago businesses and non-profits save time and money hiring employees and completing special projects by tapping into Chicago's youth. Businesses also play a crucial role in the success of these programs by providing the opportunity and resources to allow youth career and vocational exposure.

Youth Ready Chicago will pre-screen, prepare and match young people with employers in apprenticeships, internships and jobs of all kinds. Just tell us what you need and we will review our pool of tens of thousands of applicants and provide you with candidates suited to your requirements. Pledge to employ a youth today!

For more information or to submit a suggestions, contact Youth Ready Chicago at 312-743-0208 or youthreadychicago@cityofchicago.org