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City of Chicago "My CHI. My Future" Concert For Youth May 23rd @3pm

My CHI. My Future., and to begin connecting youth to meaningful and engaging virtual opportunities, and connecting you to the content shared by your colleagues.

G.E.M.S. Mentoring Program Accepting More Girls, Hurry the Deadline Dec. 3rd!

The Ark for St. Sabina GEMS Mentoring Program is inviting girls 13-17 to join us. Hurry, the deadline is December 3rd and space is limited.

Spring Break Opportunity- HS Juniors and Seniors

Deadline to apply is March 22, 2019. Spring Break Opportunity for current Juniors and Seniors. $100 Stipend. Learn about Careers in Sports and Recreation while having fun and meeting other teens!  See below to apply. Any questions call 312-882-4256.

Funds awarded to develop app targeting teen pregnancy

Project will develop and test the first app and toolkit for African-American teen girls in the Englewood community.

Empowering Youth to Speak Up and Speak Out!

Calling all TEEN groups and organizations supporting TEENS Come and have your VOICES HEARD and discuss issues that are important to YOU! May 18, 2017, 5:30-7:30pm, Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside. Register at http://communitygrandroundsmay2017.eventbrite.com

Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Paid Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School MattersĀ®

After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its Spring 2017 program session. Teens can search and apply for spring programs online at www.afterschoolmatters.org. The online application is also available entirely in Spanish. 

South Side Teens Participate in ComEd's 2016 STEM IceBox Derby, For Young Women Only!

ComEd is holding its annual Icebox Derby. It’s a competition where young women ages 13-18 get a chance to build a race car out of an old refrigerator.

TEENS ASPIRING TO MUSIC CAREERS RECIEVE REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE & ADVICE FROM PROS THANKS TO PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GRAMMY FOUNDATIONĀ®, BEST BUY & CHICAGO CITY OF LEARNING

Side-by-side with GRAMMY Foundation® professionals whose clientele include artists like Beyonce’, Jason Mraz, Jay Z, Madonna, Pink, and Usher, Chicago teens developed industry skills while taking advantage of this rare opportunity to receive free, expert training in Songwriting, Electronic Music Production or Video Production.

Open House for FREE Social Skills Workshops

Do you know teenagers or young adults who have difficulty making and keeping friends? Would they benefit from a proven social skills intervention?