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Now Hiring: LJM Bridal is seeking friendly, high energy, customer oriented and fashion forward individuals to sell their exclusive collection of prom dresses. This is a seasonal part-time sales position. Please apply in person at 3417 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634.

 

Now Hiring: Abel Animal Hosptial is seeking someone to assist with their kennel. The kennel assistant will work roughly 8 hours per week at the far northwest side animal hospital (6032 Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631). For an application and more information please call (773) 631-6727.

 

Now Hiring: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is accepting applications for Lifeguard I positions at the Whealan Aquatic Center.  When applying for the position please note when applying you will come to a screen that asks if you have a Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid and AED certification.  Even if you do not currently have the certification click YES.  If you click NO you will automatically be eliminated from the application process.  If you are selected for an interview you will be told that you must get the certification as criteria for hiring. Please use the following link to apply: http://fpdcc.com/about/jobs/

 

Now Hiring: Richard Remiard Design, a respected design company located in downtown Chicago, is seeking part time associates to assist with producing and installing events. Applicants must be 16 or over, a non smoker, physically fit, able to lift over 80 pounds and have a valid driver’s license. Some computer skills and having worked in a small business environment is valuable. The starting pay rate is $10.00 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity for high school and college students. Weekend work is available for the spring, summer, fall and winter.  Call 312-738-1980 Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm only. Applicants calling before or after the specified time will not be considered.

 

Now Hiring: Everybody has one summer that changes everything. This could be your summer. This could be the One Summer that changes the game.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle are proud to announce One Summer Chicago -- a collaborative effort between the City of Chicago, Cook County, and the civic and business communities to provide summer programming for youths. Summer in Chicago is a time for young people to be engaged in a broad range of activities that are fun, healthy and safe. From this website you can find and apply for a summer job: http://www.onesummerchicago.org

 

Now Hiring: Munch’s Supply has Summer Job Opportunity for graduating seniors. We are located right across Addison St!  Available Warehouse position includes pulling orders, stocking shelves, and loading and unloading trucks.  Ability to lift up to 100 pounds is necessary.  Detail oriented persons are well suited for this physical job.  Pay rate is $10.56 per hour.   Apply in person at 2650 W. Addison, or send resume to hr1@munchsupply.com  (EOE) 


Now Hiring: Youth Ready Chicago (formerly KidStart) program connects young people, ages 14-21, with internships, apprenticeships and jobs within Chicago’s public and private business sectors. Each opportunity offers youth hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain marketable skills, supporting a successful transition from school into the workforce. Partners include: After School Matters, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Housing Authority and the Chicago Park District. Students earn stipends based on the work position. Candidates must have experience working within your school or community. You must be a resident of Chicago and be 14-21 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age you must obtain the signature approval of a parent or guardian. You apply online via the following link: https://onesummerchicago.cityspan.com/Web/sms/Onlineenrollment/osc/Programfinder.asp

 

Americorps:
www.americorps.gov
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. (age requirements are 17-24)    

800-942-2677

 

Bracy Community Services:
www.bracycommunityservices.org
Offering vocational and life skills training, as well as job preparation and placement services. Contact the agency directly for details.
3333 W. Arthington St. #239
Chicago IL 60624
(773) 722-0307

 

Buckingham Pavilion Nursing Center
http://www.buckinghampavilion.com/

Evening and Weekend Receptionist

Desire 

2625 W. Touhy

Chicago, IL 60645

(773) 973-5333

 

Chicago Parks District:
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Visit your local Parks District to find out about summer internship positions and fill out an application.
 
Chicago Public Art Group:
www.muralart.org
Log onto the website for information about paid internships painting mural art in low-income communities. (ages 14-18)
1255 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 427-2724

 

Chicago Public Library:
www.chipublib.org
Use this valuable online resource for all Chicago classified postings, info on resume writing, and many other options. Go to the home page of the site, click on "Index" on the top bar, then on "Career" in the alphabetical listings.

Chicago Public Schools:
www.chicagokidstart.org
Your school may have a variety of jobs available. Visit your school office to find out more, and apply through the KidStart website.

Chicago Summer Business Institute:
www.cityofchicago/CSBI/
An education and internship program focused on financial, legal, architectural and engineering professional fields. Program requirements are on website.
c/o UBS Financial Services, Incorporated
One North Wacker Drive, 35th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 525-4662

Chicago Youth Centers:
www.chicagoyouthcenters.org
Click on "programs & services" or "locations" to find out more. You can also call or stop by the location near your neighborhood. These centers offer career exploration and many other great programs. Phone numbers and center addresses are listed on website.

Chicago Youth Programs Inc.:
www.chicagoyouthprograms.org
Contact the Administrative offices for more info on CTC and Teen Career programs at:
5350 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 924-0220.

 

Chicago Workforce Board:
www.chicagoworkforceboard.com
A web-accessible, jobseekers' resource is in the works. Contact agency directly.
600 W Randolph, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-4430

Greater West Town Community Development Project:
www.gwtp.org
Click on "programs" and then "youth employment" for details. Contact the center directly.
West Town Academy
2021 West Fulton Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044

Howard Area Community Center:
www.howardarea.org
Offering career counseling and placement. Contact the center directly.
7648 N. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 262-6622

IDES Illinois Hire the Future:
www.ides.state.il.us/individual/youth/default.asp
Go to the site for details about this state-sponsored jobs program for youth, ages 16-21. Email via the link provided, or call
(312) 793-1289

Job Corps:
http://jobcorps.doleta.gov
Click on "Students" 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.
Byron Zuidema
Regional Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor/ETA
230 South Dearborn Street, 6th floor
Chicago, IL. 60604
(312) 596-5400

Jobs For Youth Chicago:
www.jfychicago.org
Jobs for youth provides young adults age 17-24 with job placement assistance, GED preparation, and job skills training.
50 East Washington Street
Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 499-4778

Junior Achievement:
www.ja.org
Click on the "Student Center" link to explore careers, learn how to pay for college, or how to plan your finances. Contact the center near you directly.
651 W. Washington Street, # 40
Chicago, IL  60661
(312) 715-1300

Mayor's Office of Workforce Development:
www.cityofchicago.org/mowd
Go to the website and click on "Find a job" in the left column. You will then see a list of Workforce Centers and be able to select the one nearest you.
1615 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(312) 746-7777

 

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability:
www.ncwd-youth.info
This national site is a source for information about employment and youth with disabilities. Just click on the "Youth and Family" section in the top right corner. 

 
Southwest Youth Collaborative:
www.swyc.org
Offering education and career training, as well as job placement for youth. Check out the site and contact the center directly.
6400 South Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 476-3534

Youth Guidance:
www.youth-guidance.org
Find out about ETC (education to career) programs and college exploration on this easy to navigate site.
122 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1510

Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 253-4900

  

UIC Center for Literacy:
Project SOAR- A Head Start Early Literacy Youth Development Initiative
14-18 year olds work as Teen Literacy Coaches in Head Start sites. Gain job experience while doing literacy activities with 3-5 year olds. Paid training on child development, literacy activities and life skills for youth. Applications accepted March 1- May 31
Contact 312-413-7403
 
University of Illinois at Chicago:
http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/summer/pages/summerkids.htm
UIC's website has information on many career-focused education programs and internships.

 

 

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