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Apply Now - City of Chicago Summer Job Program for Youth 2010

As Alderman I'm pleased to inform you Mayor Daley's Youth Ready Chicago Program (Kid Start). This program will offer summer jobs, apprenticeships and internships, is now available for you at http://www.youthreadychicago.org/ through

June 04, 2010.

It is recommended that you gather the following information, if applicable, from your parent or guardian before completing your application. These items are not required, but will help us process your application.

Social Security Number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN)
CPS ID (if applicable)
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) ID (if applicable)
TANF/FOOD STAMP/Medicaid Case # (if applicable)
CHA Client ID (if applicable)

If you are between the age of range is from 14-24 we encourge you to apply online, and can also explore the website for valuable information on resume writing and interview tips.

The summer youth employment opportunities are offered through Mayor Daley's Youth Ready Chicago Program and are provided by several partners. All partners use the online application but each have their own hiring criteria and selection procedures. This year partners include:

After School Matters
Chicago Housing Authority
Chicago Park District
Chicago Public School
Chicago Transit Authority
Department of Family and Support Service
Humboldt Park YEI
Rogers Park YES
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Last year's summer job program, more than 40,000 youth applied for 23,000 available jobs.

The application deadline is June 04, 2010.

Questions about Mayor Daley's Youth Ready Chicago program for to the summer Jobs, Call the Hotline at 887-587-WORK (9675) or to http://www.youthreadychicago.org/.

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