Summer Jobs Program
Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago connects thousands of Chicagoans ages 14-24 with rewarding apprenticeships, internships and jobs at local businesses, agencies and nonprofit organizations. Find out how you can apply and obtain tips to help you prepare for a bright future doing something you love!
Types of Opportunities
Every summer, the young people who participate in Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago assist in many different types of settings – in our city’s parks, public agencies, leading corporations, nonprofit organizations, TV stations and on. They are lifeguards, tutors, childcare workers, administrative assistants, fast food team members, sales associates, special events coordinators, customer service personnel, painters, computer specialists, organizers, inventory specialists, receptionists, cashiers and more. On your application, you will be able to indicate your skills and interests. While there are more applicants than there are opportunities available and it is best to keep your placement options open, you will be able to specify if you want to assist in a particular area of the city or for a particular type of organization or business.