Youth Job Center

Folks were all smiles at our 2004 golf outing. Twenty years later, we're doing it again! Mark your calendar for September 16—registration opens soon, and we'd love to see you there! ⛳️ We have sponsorship options too! Email events@youthjobcenter.org to learn more.

Let's talk personal transformation! We hear a lot about the hard skills and exciting professional outcomes that young people come away with after joining Youth Job Center. But there’s even more to the story! Let Aleecia tell you.

Client of the Month Jekireya was determined "to be more than a statistic" and pursue her dream of a healthcare career. We're pleased to report she is absolutely succeeding! Read her story at youthjobcenter.org/clients-of.../… and celebrate her success with us! 🎉

Like what we’re doing here at Youth Job Center but not in a position to volunteer or make a large donation? Join the YJC Impact Circle! Donations as small as $5 per month help YJC plan and grow our life-changing programs for local youth. 💪 youthjobcenter.org/monthly-giving

Now a professional success with an admirable resume, former YJC client Jonathan shares what helped him navigate the figuring-it-all-out period that so many young people go through.

This month, we want to give a shout-out to Dianna's Home Daycare, whom we’ve been proud to partner with for the past year. Dianna’s provides heartfelt care to infants and children and supports young adults by hiring YJC clients. Check them out at diannashomedaycare.com!

Gain exposure for your business + support programs that empower youth to achieve their professional dreams! We have a multitude of options for organizations and individuals who want to sponsor the 2024 Youth Job Center golf outing. To learn more, email events@youthjobcenter.org.

With high school graduation looming, Zulema wanted to get a jump-start on finding a job, so she joined YJC’s Old Navy internship program—and gained more than she expected. Her story is a great example of what a little courage and tenacity can do.

Our latest community partnership: nonprofit youth boxing club The Bloc. YJC provided their young boxers with customized training to prepare them for the working world, and those young boxers thanked YJC staff with mini boxing-lessons! 🥊 We love a good collab.

YJC offers free financial coaching to help Chicagoland youth create the financial reality they want for themselves. As for what kind of an impact that one-on-one financial support actually makes? Let Dejah and Alex tell you for themselves.

Introducing... The YJC Impact Circle! 💪That's the new name for Youth Job Center's monthly giving program. Our monthly donors are stand-out youth champions who make a powerful ongoing impact. Want to learn more—or even become a member? Visit youthjobcenter.org/monthly-giving.

P.S. If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities, email development@youthjobcenter.org. Now is a great time to get in on the ground floor!

Mark your calendar for YJC's first golf outing in 20 years! WHEN: September 16 WHERE: Wilmette Golf Club WHAT: Bagged lunch, cocktail buffet dinner, and golf, golf, and more golf! We hope you'll come enjoy a game in support of youth workforce development. More details to come!

Happy National Scavenger Hunt Day! (Yes, apparently that's a thing.) We're throwing it back to our 2024 benefit scavenger hunt, which was a fun way for us all to interact with each other and our surroundings. Shout-out to Jewel-Osco's Magaly Ramos, who was the night's winner! 🏆

Let’s hear it for our career coaches! 👏 They make Youth Job Center’s mission a reality, working directly with young people to make sure they have everything they need to succeed. Take it from these YJC clients—coaches are the best.

We're excited to share that we've received a $25,000 grant from @BankofAmerica! This general operations grant will provide foundational support for our work with Chicagoland youth. Thank you, BofA, for your commitment to economic mobility, racial equality, and social progress.

“Starting out, I didn’t have the experience or skills to go into the workforce the ‘normal way.’” Dejah, now a business analyst, shares how Youth Job Center provided a boost on her professional journey. Learn more about YJC's free programs at youthjobcenter.org!

A round of applause for Fatima, our Client of the Month! 👏 Read her remarkable story of adjusting to life in a new country, balancing family responsibilities with her own dreams, & learning to advocate for herself: youthjobcenter.org/clients-of-the…

Tomorrow! 🎉 We'll be there, along with our partners @NatAbleNetwrk (who are organizing the event), @OldNavy, and @Starbucks, plus numerous other local organizations. If you're looking for a job in Chicago, this is the place to be! #chicagojobs

Looking for a job? Come join us in Pilsen next Wednesday at Careers de Mayo!