The City of Chicago today announced that there are still plenty of opportunities available for youngsters seeking summer employment. Once again the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Public Libraries and Chicago Public Schools have stepped up and committed to providing employment opportunities for young people. There are also 300 jobs available in the Police and Fire Training Academy in which cadets of the program get first-hand experience in this field, as well as receive training in CPR and Advanced First Aid. The Chicago Park District will offer several positions, including Junior Counselors, Junior Laborers, Ball Field Laborers, Lifeguards, and Summer Recreation Leaders. In addition, the Chicago Park District, under the Sports 37 program, will also provide apprenticeships at community-based organizations.
Summer jobs offer more than extra cash.
They teach students about work ethic, responsibility and they can also guide them to where they'd like to be in the future. Many students participating in these summer job programs may also qualify for other services including skill assessments, career path and job placement counseling, job readiness classes, vocational training and job placement. This year, the CPS and the City of Chicago are committed to providing the same quality job and internship opportunities to students with disabilities. The deadline to apply to any of these summer job programs has been extended indefinitely in order to ensure that all students who are interested have the opportunity to submit an application. Applications for various programs are available to Chicago youth ages 14-21.