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Some programs started this week, so Chicago high school students should apply as soon as possible for the more than 7,000 paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities across the city, including a number in Austin.
There are 12,000 slots available for Chicago teens to work an apprenticeship or internship through the program started by Maggie Daley.
Wells Community Academy High School senior Jerence Rambo’s five-minute short will be shown at The Logan Center for the Arts. He produced the movie through a summer After School Matters program.
More than 300 programs at 70 locations across the city will be offered beginning Feb. 22.
Complete an application now for programs that start the week of Sept. 28.
There are 9,000 paid opportunities for students 14 and older enrolled in school.
Programs start in schools, parks and many other locations the week of Feb. 2.
Some participants in After School Matters will earn a stipend for the fall program, which starts Sept. 29.
After School Matters is accepting applications for paid apprenticeships and internships that start the week of June 23.
The former South African president was honored Thursday at a pre-Kwanzaa performance at The Sankofa Cultural Arts Center. The Leaders Network of Chicago will remember him with prayers and tributes starting at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Columbus Park Refectory.