March 09 - December 31, 2024
Teen Opportunity Fair - N at Truman College
Administration Building • 4830 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60609 Organized by Chicago Park DistrictAbout this event
Event Reminder
Success!
We’ll send your reminder 2 days before this event closes so you don’t miss out.
Reminder canceled
You will no longer receive email alerts about this activity.
Description
Register here: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=89194607Our FREE Teen Opportunity Fairs offer teens ages 16 & older a chance to apply for summer jobs with the Chicago Park District and other opportunities with Chicagoland organizations. Plus, teens aged 13-15 can find out about current park district programs. Get information on recreational, educational, vocational and readiness opportunities. Co-sponsored by City Colleges of Chicago.
- March 9 @ Truman College [10am-1pm]
- March 23 @ Kennedy King College [10am-1pm]
- April 6 @ Malcolm X College [10am-1pm]
- NEW this year! We will be offering interviews to eligible* candidates on a first-come, first-served basis. [Chicago Resident & 16yrs by June 17, 2024]
- Apply for summer positions with the Chicago Park District; numerous roles are available.
- Learn about the recreational programs offered in the parks for teens.
- Check out our Teen Pop Up Center, featuring E sports, button making and more.
- Interact with professionals from diverse fields.
- Explore educational programs and services.
Some representatives and organizations attending the Teen Opportunity Fair on March 9 include:
- Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps
- Chicago Harbors - Westrec SMI
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Illinois Chapter
- Field Museum
- Wintrust Bank
- ASM Global
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- DFSS/MCMF
- Howard Brown Health/Broadway Youth Center
- City of Chicago - Department of Family Support Services
- YMCA Camp Duncan
- Cook County Forest Preserve
- Wendella Boats
- Chicago Park District - Jobs and Programming Opportunities Gymnastics | Aquatics [Beaches & Pools] | Special Recreation [Seasonal Recreation Leaders | Community Recreation [Seasonal Recreation Leaders] | Natural Resources [Labors]
The Chicago Park District offers a variety of programming aimed at teen audiences in parks across the city. Teens are encouraged to participate in Leadership Councils and culture & arts, fitness and sports programming. Registration for these programs is ongoing and available at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/teens-parks
Activity Category
General Event - Community Service
Location
Truman College, Main Bldg 1st floor, 1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Age and Gender
Co-Ed