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“I know people up to 25 years old who wish they could be a part of the Summer Jobs Program. I was really lucky – where I was placed, the pay was good, and I considered it a really big opportunity.”

~ Christina Campos, who spent the summer before her senior year of high school working part-time at the Chicago office of CBIZ, a leading provider of business services. Read More

Youth Ready Chicago Hotline

Hotline: 877-587-WORK (9675)

TTY: 877-587-9889 (Hearing Impaired Only)

Application Deadline

Youth Ready Chicago application extended!!! The new deadline for applications is Monday, July 6, 2009.

What are YOUR summer plans?

Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago connects thousands of Chicagoans ages 14-24 with rewarding apprenticeships, internships and jobs at local businesses, agencies and nonprofit organizations. Partners include Department of Family Support and Services, Chicago Public Schools, After School Matters and the Chicago Park District. Find out how you can apply and obtain tips to help you prepare for a bright future doing something you love!

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