Featured Opportunities
Apply to One Summer Chicago! Paid Youth Summer Jobs & Opportunities
June 23rd - August 1st | Paid Opportunities for Ages 14-24 | Citywide | Apply by May 30
One Summer Chicago brings together government institutions, community-based organizations and companies to offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24.
Apply for the Mayor’s Youth Commission 2025-2026 Cohort
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 | Open to All Chicagoans Ages 14-19 | Apply by June 22nd
Apply today for the Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC), a group of up to 40 Chicagoans (who live within the boundaries of the City of Chicago) between the ages of 14 and 19 that serve as a liaison between the Chicago Mayor's Office and Chicago's youth! Register for an Info Session today.
Summer Jobs with the Chicago Park District
May to September | Citywide | Ages 16+ | First Applications Close April 4th
In the summer, the Chicago Park District offers four positions for ages 16 and up: Lifeguard ($19.75/hr), Recreation Leader ($17.02/hr), Special Recreation Leader ($17.02/hr), and Junior Laborer ($17.02/hr). Additional positions are available for ages 18+.
Know Your Rights Resource Guide
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights
View this comprehensive tool to help protect and empower our communities. This guide includes critical information about legal services, protections and more. The guide is currently available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Haitian Creole.
Read the 2024 Youth Impact Report
Highlighting the City of Chicago and Community Partners’ Work for Young People
Big news! The Chicago Youth Impact Report 2024 was just released, highlighting a year of historic progress for our city’s young people. Chicago is raising the bar on youth investment — and we’re just getting started. The Report includes sections on youth employment, My CHI. My Future and out-of-school time programs, Mayor’s Youth Commission, and department highlights.
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Find out more information about youth programs and events on social media!
