Internship · In person · Chicago, IL

Chicago Youth Works (Summer Youth Employment)

Chicago Youth Works, formerly One Summer Chicago, is the City of Chicago's youth employment initiative connecting teens and young adults with paid summer jobs and internships at businesses, nonprofits, and city agencies.

  • Moderate

About

The program serves youth ages 14-24 through several employment tracks and draws far more applicants than available positions each year. Participants gain paid work experience alongside job-readiness training.

What you can win

Paid

Who can apply

International students
Can't apply

Some partner organizations have limited opportunities for youth ages 13-15, but the general program is for ages 14-24.

What it takes

  • EssayNot needed
  • Recommendation lettersNot needed
  • InterviewNot needed
  • PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format
In person
Where
Chicago, IL
How competitive
Moderate