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Offers subsidized employment opportunities for Lake County youth ages 16-24. Youth earn $16.50 per hour and receive career coaching and academic support.

Provides employment opportunities for at-risk youth in Lake County. Offers a chance to develop workplace skills and gain experience through subsidized employment. Offers both short and long-term programs. Youth will earn minimum wage and receive a paycheck every two weeks.

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.

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
• Supportive community
• Child care

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

Offers a paid work experience program for youth. Participants earn a stipend while gaining work experience in the construction trade. Prepares youth for the workforce with the following services: Construction training and certification Information Technology training and certifications GED and college preparation services Career development Therapy Life skills classes Case management Also provides $1500 education award to participants who complete 300 hours of service. (NOTE: This benefit is provided by AmeriCorps, and is embedded into the YouthBuild program.)

Provides young adults with career employment services, including internship and paid training opportunities.

Youth Crossroads' Workforce Development Program is designed to give high school students and young adults (ages 15-24) in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Lyons, Summit, and Forest View the introductory training they need to get good paying jobs and develop meaningful careers. Services include interview training, GED services, mentorship and networking, job search and job placement support, career exploration, and resume building.

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) helps interns enhance current skills while also acquiring new skills that contribute to their academic and professional growth.

Young Men's Educational Network's (YMEN) comprehensive programs offer a wide range of educational support, mentoring from positive role models, spiritual and emotional guidance, vocational classes in the arts, career-based and entrepreneurial education, sports and recreational activities, family supportive services, and service learning to more than 300 students annually.

Westside Health Authority's (WHA) Youth Innovation Center offers individuals between the ages of 14-24 programming within the following areas:Youth Career and Workforce DevelopmentEducation and Academic SupportCivic Engagement and LeadershipLife Skills and Personal DevelopmentMentor and Relationship BuildingFamily and Community EngagementSafety, Healing, and Trauma

Centers' For New Horizons Youth Development (YD) department takes a holistic approach to the development of at-risk youth by increasing their exposure to supportive and empowering environments that will lead to academic success, develop their strengths, and build positive attitudes. Services include youth mentoring, after school programming, and youth employment opportunities.

Cook County Southland Juvenile Justice Council provides training, internships, and job placement, while participants receive program retention support, coaching, and study support for certification exams. These supports identify barriers to success and development of an Individual Service Strategy to eliminate barriers with a plan of action to successfully complete the employment training program(s). The leadership training entails youth learning how to write a business plan and successfully pitch their plan in hopes of obtaining potential investors.

Center for Independence provides two Center supported hiring programs that are offer employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities. Working Together (WTC) offers paid internship opportunities at local businesses throughout the Chicagoland area to help young adults with disabilities gain corporate experience. Teaching Together (TTC) offers paid internship opportunities at faith-based schools throughout the Chicagoland area with the goal of sustained employment.

City on the Hill Youth Foundation's summer training program starts in June, and the students meets 2-3 times a week. The program allows mentors and mentees to discuss progress and upcoming goals while providing ongoing support. They provide computers and other technological resources onsite that youth can utilize for any school projects, research or educational advancement or exploring new ideas.

Hospitality Opportunities for People (Re)Entering Society (HOPES) through Lawrence Hall helps you gain industry-specific skills, explore career options, and address long-term employment barriers.

Youth Job Center (YJC) has partnered with Old Navy on the This Way ONward program, a paid 8-week internship program targeting teens and young adults facing barriers to employment. Interns receive personalized employment training and are placed in paid internships at Old Navy stores throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Curt's Cafe is a workforce training program that offers learning opportunities in workforce development, life skills support, and experiential opportunities.

Crushers Club's WorkForce Program provides paid employment at the club, designed to keep Englewood youth away from crime-based monetary pursuits. Once teens are ready, Crushers helps connect them with employment at local businesses.

Youth Job Center (YJC) offers high school students specialized Workforce Wednesdays, which teaches clients the essential skills to find and keep a job. YJC offers virtual training monthly, with new topics covered each month. Learn skills like resume building, effective communication, networking, and more. High school clients can also access job fairs, Career Pathway informational sessions, and summer jobs through YJC Summer Corps.

Haven Youth and Family Services offers the Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP), a comprehensive approach to youth employment that prioritizes the future of at-risk transition-age youth (16-24) in Illinois. The program addresses employment barriers and addresses the physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs of youth, empowering them to secure and maintain long-term or career employment.

This program is designed to provide vocational training, work experience and/or job placement services to in-school or out-of-school youth. The primary focus of the program is to assist low income and/or "at risk" youth to enter the workforce and obtain gainful employment.

Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. (AOGRC) Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP), or Illinois Youth Investment Program, is an initiative by the state of Illinois to provide career development and employment opportunities for at-risk youth aged 16-24. It offers both short-term summer jobs and long-term career development, addressing employment barriers and the youth's physical, emotional, and mental health needs through services like case management, skill development, and workshops.

Greencorps Chicago trains 16-19-year-olds who are eager to partake in work readiness training. Youth will be given opportunities to connect with careers, professionals, places, and events involved with sustainability. Participants will learn, collaborate, and work in teams consisting of instructors, mentors, work site partners, and volunteers to establish, maintain, and restore natural and public spaces through project-based learning.

Village of Deerfield TeenConnect program aims to connect Deerfield teens who are available to do outside yard work, including snow shoveling, with Deerfield residents who need the service.

Youth Crossroads' Workforce Development Program is designed to give high school students and young adults (ages 15-24) in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Lyons, Summit, and Forest View the introductory training they need to get good paying jobs and develop meaningful careers. Services include interview training, GED services, mentorship and networking, job search and job placement support, career exploration, and resume building.