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There are many opportunities that extend a student's educational experience. This includes college courses, college prep seminars, internships, jobs, camps, volunteering, career workshops, etc. Areas of interest range from science and technology to politics, adventure, fine arts, and many others. Plus, this is a great resume builder for college applications!
Summer & Year Round Opportunities
Summer & Year Round Opportunities
This includes pre-college programs, study abroad programs, Gap Year programs, seminars, workshops, and much more!
Summer Program Websites
Summer Program Websites
TeenLife is passionate about teen success. We connect with parents, teens, and counselors who seek experiences that inspire purpose and passion for college and life beyond school. We’ve been the go-to site for content, college information, and other opportunities for over 10 years.
152 Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students
Up for an adventure like no other? Our Global Navigator summer abroad programs take you way outside your comfort zone, far away from home. Explore a different culture in more than 30 amazing destinations across the world. Come home with new skills, newfound passion, a broader perspective – and maybe even college credits!
The Global Navigator Scholarships earmark $50,000 scholarship dollars for students at Lane Tech to study abroad during the summer. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who elect to apply to one of the 30 CIEE Summer High School Abroad programs will be considered for the awards, based on both merit and need. Teachers in your school will also receive access to online professional development in global education. Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact Tim Rogers TRogers@ciee.org at CIEE
USA Gap Year Fairs profiles a broad range of programs for students and parents seeking a college alternative.
College Greenlight posts their Annual Summer Pre-College Programs with Financial Aid. There is no better way for college-bound students to get a feel for the future than participating in summer pre-college programs. Students gain valuable work experience, build relationships, and boost their admissions chances through these opportunities.
Not every program in the U.S. offers sufficient financial aid for under-resourced students, but we have compiled a list of programs that fix that problem. Each entry includes a link to the program’s website, as well as information on program dates, application deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
IACAC Summer Programs Database
The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling provides a searchable database for finding summer programs for high school students.
Enrichment Programs Database
Enrichment Programs Database
Lane maintains a database of enrichment opportunities. PLEASE NOTE: The database is updated as new dates and materials become available. If a program has a date from last year, please check the web link for that program directly to see if current dates have been released.
CLICK HERE to view the Enrichment Database
Job Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Job Postings
Job Postings
**Job opportunities will be posted as soon as they are received. Check back often!**
Now Hiring (2/9/2022): Little Sluggers Lil Sluggers Chicago is looking for outgoing, hard-working, energetic, fun and enthusiastic individuals to be part of our program. This is an opportunity to make up to $15.00 per hour teaching baseball following the Lil Sluggers Program. We’ll teach you how to coach. You just need to love baseball and like working with kids ages 2 to 8. Get paid while you train. Lil Sluggers’ unique training process will provide you with all of the skills you need to teach quality baseball lessons; focusing on basic skills and fundamentals. Hours: Up to 10-15 hours a week of coaching; After school, evening and weekend hours are available. Experience and Skills: You must enjoy working with kids; Basic baseball/softball knowledge is a must. For more information about Lil Sluggers Chicago: www.lilsluggerschicago.com. If you are interested, please email us at info@lilsluggerschicago.com
Now Hiring (2/8/2022): Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (2510 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL). Age Requirements: Junior in High School at Lane Tech. Required Hours: 6 to 9 hours per week, mostly evenings two to three nights per week (Approximately 7 to 10 PM). Job Description: Work Cash Register, Interface with Customers, Prep Fruit, Willingness to Clean. Skills required: Friendly, outgoing, takes initiative, willingness to clean, responsible. Additional information: Please send your resume to: craig@smallc.com
Now Hiring (9/1/2021): Kelly Systems (422 N Western, Chicago, IL). We are a small company that is looking for a responsible young adult to work with our 117 year old company. The current position is a starting assembly position but we do custom systems so they need to learn different responsibilities on a daily basis. Additional information: Please send your resume to mikek@kellybevway.com
Now Hiring (6/11/2021): Near North Target location on Elston & Logan. We are really focused on hiring for our Specialty Sales positions for both Style and Ulta Beauty Consultant so if you have some students who are very passionate or interested in those two areas, I'd love to talk with them. When they apply and are filling out the application, make sure they state they are from Lane Tech in the education portion or that they were referred to us. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Catarina Antanitus via e-mail: catarina.antanitus@target.com
Main Page for the applications at our location: https://jobs.target.com/search-jobs?ac=7163
Specialty Sales Position (Style Consultant, Beauty Consultant and Ulta Beauty Consultant): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/2656-N-Elston-Ave-ChicagoIL-60647-2019/Specialty-Sales--Style--Beauty-or-Tech---T0942-_R0000099250
Food & Beverage Expert (Food & Beverage and Starbucks Barista): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/2656-N-Elston-Ave-ChicagoIL-60647-2019/Food---Beverage--Starbucks--T0942-_R0000099252
General Merchandise (Closing Expert, Fulfillment Expert): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/2656-N-Elston-Ave-ChicagoIL-60647-2019/General-Merchandise--Closing--Fulfillment--T0942-_R0000099251
Guest Advocate (Cashier and Cart Attendant): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/2656-N-Elston-Ave-ChicagoIL-60647-2019/Guest-Advocate--Cashier-or-Front-of-Store-Attendant--Cart-Attendant---T0942-_R0000099253
Now Hiring (5/21/2021): Fertile. Fertile Ltd. is an urban garden center located at 1646 W. Diversey Pkwy. in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Our 25,000 sq. ft. retail facility provides an excellent selection of cut flowers, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and garden elements. Our services range from seasonal containers to garden design/installation and maintenance services.
For a summer position, we are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and friendly person to assist in sales and landscaping. We can offer $ 13.50 per hour and the work will be part time - two to four days a week.. If students are interested in the job, please have them send a cover letter and resume to me at fertileondiversey@gmail.com.
Now Hiring (5/21/2021): Culvers. Culver's of Six Corners is currently looking fill numerous open positions. Apply at https://www.culvers.com/careers
Now Hiring (5/18/2021): State Farm Agency Hemina Patel’s State Farm Agency is currently looking for candidates to fill the position of a customer service representative. Summer and possible future part-time position.
Job Description:
Establish customer relationships and follow up with customers, as needed.
Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service. Service can include responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverage, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions, and billing clarification.
Work with the agent to develop and maintain a digital marketing system to promote the office.
Schedule appointments.
Work with the agent to identify and support local community events in our market.
Work with the agent to help manage the website and social media content.
Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.
Apply by email: hemina@heminapatel.com
Now Hiring (4/5/2021): Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (2510 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL). Age Requirements: Junior in High School at Lane Tech. Required Hours: 6 to 9 hours per week, mostly evenings two to three nights per week (Approximately 7 to 10 PM). Job Description: Work Cash Register, Interface with Customers, Prep Fruit, Willingness to Clean. Skills required: Friendly, outgoing, takes initiative, willingness to clean, responsible. Additional information: Please send your resume to: craig@smallc.com
Now Hiring (2/2/2021): Niles Park District offers a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Jobs range from entry level to experience required. Some jobs have age restrictions, pre-requisite skills, and may require passing a physical and drug screen. All potential employees must successfully complete the required background check as a condition of employment. Lifeguards, camp counselors, cashiers, concessions, recreation, grounds, athletics… we need you! https://www.niles-parks.org/about-npd/employment-opportunities
Now Hiring (1/13/2021): Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago runs an 8-week summer camp for kids ages 4–12. We are looking for Counselors and Assistant Counselors ideally with an athletic background, but not limited to necessarily. Please email Brad Greenspan, Director, at brad@hifivesports.com for more information.
Now Hiring (2/19/2020): Junior Bicycling Ambassadors. Chicago Park District is hiring teens to work in the summer to educate children of all ages about biking. The Juniors Bicycling Ambassadors program has been around for about 19 years and educates 155 parks and reaches 25,000 people each year. We are looking for hard working, self-driven, dedicated teen to help encourage and educate the City of Chicago. Requirements: Need to own a bike, Enjoys working with kids, Needs to be at least 16 years of age, Lives in Chicago, Navigate around the City on bike. This job opportunity pays $12.50 an hour starting on June 22 until August 7th. This is a great opportunity for you to travel all around the City and get paid doing it. For more information and details contact listed below. Please email first before calling with Name, school, age and address. Angel Montalvo Office: 312-744-8251 Cell: 773-706-2063 Leave a message/text Email: Angel@chicagocompletestreets.org Best way is through email because I'm extremely busy.
Work Permits
Work Permits
For students under the age of 16, please follow the procedures below to obtain a work permit.
A. Obtain the following documents BEFORE scheduling your appointment:
Social Security Card
Evidence of Age: Original Birth Certificate or Passport
Statement of Physical Fitness: note from a physician stating that the student is physically fit for employment, this must be signed and dated within one year of work permit request
Employer’s Letter of Intent to Hire (on letterhead with contact info)
Specify occupation and type of work
Exact hours per day and days per week
Parental Approval: signed statement from parent or guardian giving approval for the child to work, including parent’s phone number
B. Schedule an appointment with your Counselor, via email.
C. Bring all required documents to your appointment.
D. Take one copy of the issued permit to your employer and the other to your parent or guardian.
NOTE: If documentation provided is incomplete or does not meet requirements, or if the nature of the work does not meet Child Labor Law restrictions, a Work Permit will not be issued.
The Illinois Department of Labor oversees the safety of minors in Illinois by regulating the employment of workers under 16 years of age. The law protects children by limiting working hours, prohibiting work in hazardous occupations, and requiring employment certificates (820 ILCS 205/1-22 Child Labor Law).
Job-Seeking Websites
Job-Seeking Websites
Here are a few of our favorite websites for job searches:
Other Great Chicago Area Job & Internship Opportunities
Other Great Chicago Area Job & Internship Opportunities
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.
Visit your local Parks District to find out about summer internship positions and fill out an application.
Information about paid internships painting mural art in low-income communities.
Use this valuable online resource for all Chicago classified postings, info on resume writing, and many other options.
Chicago Summer Business Institute
An education and internship program focused on financial, legal, architectural and engineering professional fields. Program requirements are on website.
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 (CYP) is an award-winning, innovative program created by Northwestern University medical students in 1984. CYP currently offers services in three under-served communities: Near North/ Cabrini Green, Washington Park, and Uptown. The Cabrini Green Youth Program started in 1984, the Washington Park Youth Program was founded in 1995, and the Uptown Community Youth Program began in 1998.
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) is an umbrella organization operating the public workforce system in the City of Chicago and Cook County. The Partnership combines federal and philanthropic resources to broaden the reach and impact of workforce development services for both employers and job seekers.
Greater West Town Community Development Project
The mission of Greater West Town Community Development Project is to build a community-based response to expanding educational and economic opportunities for the disadvantaged residents of the Greater West Town communities.
Offering career counseling and placement.
IDES makes it easy for qualified job seekers to find employment. Find out what careers match your skills and interests by using our online job resources.
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.
Junior Achievement has 109 local JA Areas across the nation, and together we are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.
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 and Family" section in the top right corner.
Apply for summer jobs and internships in Chicago.
Offering education and career training, as well as job placement for youth. Check out the site and contact the center directly.
Find out about ETC (education to career) programs and college exploration on this easy to navigate site.
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