Youth Resource Guide Vol. 2: Summer Programs, Jobs and much more!

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP WEEK *Students receive community service hours* April 12th @ 11:30am Meeting Location: 9147 S. Jeffery Blvd.=C2=A0 Hosted by Keiana = Barrett and Community Leaders < SPRING BREAK 2014 SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM Apr= il 14-18 Safe Haven spring break locations will p= rovide students with a safe environment, educational workshops and meals during th= is year's spring break, the program is offered April 14th-18th from 10AM-2PM. -Keiana Barrett 7th War= d Locations:King of Glory, 2314 E. 83rd Street, 773.375.3537New Nazareth, 7933 S. Yates, 773.731.4747New Spiritual Light, 7566 S. South Shore Dr= ., 773.374.8373Nu Grace Nu Mercy, 7783 S. Exchange, 773.382.1723South Shore UMC, 7350 S. Jeffery, 773.7526233 City of Chicag= o Locations: Click here for City of Chicago locations <= KEIANA BARRETT'S One Summer Chicago One Summer Chicago (OSC) connects young people to summer = jobs, internships and training programs being offered throughout the City. Throug= h OSC, young adults have the opportunity to learn job skills, develop their resumes and explore career interests. More Information: onesummerchicago.org After School Matters (ASM) administers youth programs across the city, includi= ng a summer pre-apprenticeship employment program for teenagers aged 14-15.=C2= =A0 Participants receive a combination of academic training and professional sk= ill development from skilled instructors who focus on teaching both the hard sk= ills (e.g. technology, business, science, art or dance) and the soft skills (e.g= . problem-solving and teamwork) necessary to function in the workplace.=C2=A0= CHA annually contracts with After School Matters to ensure that a designated nu= mber of slots are available for CHA youth. More Information: afterschoolmatters.org Department of Family and Support ServicesSummer opportunities that serve children and youth across the city o= f Chicago. Programs include Arts & Culture, Sports, Fitness, Health & Nutrition, Computer, Science & Technology, Career Exploration in Green Industries, and Mentoring. More Information: cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss.html City Colleges of Chicago Programs Programs that focus on education, academics, social and cultural enrichment activities for high school students and graduates. Also, for chi= ldren and youth, classes in arts, music, dance, language, science, computer liter= acy, physical education and swim. More Information: ccc.edu or 312.553.2500 Chicago Park District Recreation, sports, arts, teen summer sports leagues that include baseball, aquatics, and basketball. More Information: chicagoparkdistrict.com or 312.742.7529 Cook County = Forest Preserve Educational and recreational programs based out of six centers throu= ghout Cook County. Additionally, three outdoor water parks that provide activitie= s children and youth. More Information: fpdcc.com or 800.870.3666 Americorps Check out the website above to find out how you can earn money, both= as a stipend and to help pay for college, while learning valuable skills and providing much-needed services in thousands of communities. More Information: nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps or 800.942.2677 The Chicago = Area Project The Chicago Area Project (CAP) is a, not-for-profit organization wit= h a distinguished history and demonstrable track record of over 75 years of wor= k in delinquency prevention and service in disadvantaged urban neighborhoods. Th= e original mission of CAP has not changed since its inception:To work toward = the prevention and eradication of juvenile delinquency through the development = and support of affiliated local community self-help efforts in communities wher= e the need is greatest. More Information: chicagoareaproject.org/programs Chicago Publ= ic Art Group Log onto the website for information about paid internships painting mural art in low-income communities. More Information: cpag.net or 312.427.2724 Jobs For Youth Jobs for Youth helps young men and women from low-income families be= come a part of the economic mainstream; and, in the process, provides the busine= ss community with motivated job-ready workers. Jobs For Youth is a free progra= m for teens and young adults ages 17 to 24. More Information: jfychicago.org or 312.427.2724 Job Corps Click on "Young Adults" to find out more about this intensive, live-= in program for youth, ages 16-24. Youth are provided training, education, allowance, and job placement for up to a year after the program. =C2=A0More Information: jobcorps.gov or 312..596.5400= National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability This national site is a source for information about employment and youth with disabilities. Just click on the "Youth Developmen= t" section in the top right corner. More Information: http://link.rm0005.net/go/E44Ixza2wOahG15ObOX7BA2/ or 773.476.3534 Mikva Challenge Mikva Challenge develops the next generation of civic leaders, activists and policy-makers. We do this by providing young people with opportunities to actively participate in the political process, because we believe that the best way to learn leadership= and to learn democracy is to experience both. More Information: mikvachallenge.org or 312.863.6340 Youth Service ProjectYSP has many youth-focused programs, including training, referrals and placement. Contact the agency for details. More Information: youthserviceproject.org or 773.772.6270 Community = Violence Prevention ProgramThe Illinois Community Violence Prevention Program is a collaborative effort of public and private agencies that provides pro-socia= l opportunities to youth and parents in underserved communities. CVPP program components work to empower youth with job training, strengthen social skills, and increase parent leadership within communities. More Information: ilcvpp.org Digital Yo= uth Summer JobsThe Digital Youth Summer Jobs program provides teens in the five Chi= cago Smart Communities with employment opportunities in technology, as well as enhancing their resumes and skill sets. = More Information: ilcvpp.org Little Black Pearl Little Black Pearl is a thriving nonprofit serving youth in on Chicago=E2=80=99s south side. This cultural arts center provides opportunit= ies in art, culture and entrepreneurship to youth, adults and families across Chicago. More Information: http://link.rm0005.net/go/E44IxzIyBK0-t-XYMtn-Qw2/ = Open Book Open Book is one of the programs of the Institute of Positive Living. Open Book is a multifaceted after-school program for young adolescents in which participants are engaged in activities that encourage = the development of reading, writing and critical thinking skills. More Information: openbookprogram.org YMCA of Metro Chicago The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through acad= emic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. More Information: http://link.rm0005.net/go/E44IxyzP4gk0Z5sOsy_QSA2/ The Steans Family Foundation Summer Youth Employment The Steans Family Foundation is pleased to announce the 2014 Summer = Youth Employment Program to support North Lawndale schools and Chicago non-profit agencies and businesses that provide meaningful summer employment or intern= ships to the youth of North Lawndale. The Steans Family Foundation invites curren= t schools or academic/social support/enrichment grantee organizations to appl= y as the lead placement organization for the Summer Youth Employment Program. More Information: steansfamilyfoundation.org/programs_special_employment.sht= ml Illinois YES The Illinois YES (Youth Employment for t= he Summer) program provided temporary work for eligible young adults who are 1= 4-24 years old, unemployed, underemployed, low-income parents and young adults. illinoisworknet.com Click here for more information about TechGyrls <= font style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 16px" _mce_style=3D"font-size: 16px;">Click here for more information about the Summer Transitio= n Program

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