Youth Ready Chicago Hotline
Hotline: 877-587-WORK (9675)
Hearing Impaired Only: 877-587-9889
Youth Application Deadline
Youth Ready Chicago application extended!!! The new deadline for applications is Monday, July 6, 2009.
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. Businesses play a crucial role in the success of these programs by providing the opportunity and resources to allow youth career and vocational exposure. This web site allows you to learn more about our partners and ways that you can contribute to the professional development of Chicago's youth.
Mayor Daley's Youth Ready Chicago
Each year, Chicago businesses and nonprofit's save time and money hiring employees and completing special projects by tapping into Chicago's youth. Youth Ready Chicago will prescreen, 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.
Questions and Answers about the Summer Jobs Program.
Fast Facts
While 20,000 young people were employed through Youth Ready Chicago last year, there were double the number of youth seeking opportunities as there were available positions. More Fast Facts »
Hiring Youth with Disabilities
Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago provides individuals, ages 16-24, with disabilities the opportunity to obtain apprenticeships, internships and jobs that will build a bridge between their classroom experiences and possible career choices. Learn More »