Youth Employment Programs | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - Job Corps, Paul Simon Chicago Center

3348 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623

Eligibility

-16 through 24 years old -low-income individuals -meet citizenship, residency, DACA or other approved status requirements -meet background requirements

ready and motivated to succeed

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

877-889-5627

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TTY

773-890-3100

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Primary Contact Number

Websitehttps://www.jobcorps.gov

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for an appointment Documents Required:

Photo ID
Social Security Card
Birth certificate
High school transcripts or diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
Emergency contact information
Income verification
Immunization records

Fees

No fee

Service area

Offer opportunity to complete high school diploma while training for a technical career. Offers the following on-campus benefits for students:

Housing
Basic medical care
Meals
Books and supplies
Living allowance
Training clothing
Child care
Supportive community

Program graduates will receive transitional support services to find employment, housing, and transportation.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/18/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

What's Here

Youth Employment Programs

Providing organization

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Department that oversees labor services and support