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The S.W.A.G., or Stand up, Win and Achieve your Goals program will offer different workshops for teens and young adults that focus on career preparation, healthy living and violence prevention.
The event, with teens from all over the city, runs through the second week of March, with Austin’s West Side Warriors competing again Friday at the Chicago Cultural Center.
They say the job is important to improve the quality of education for students who attend Chicago Public Schools.
Applications are being accepted through March 7 for both youth and adult leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.
Data showing inequities in the number of police dispatched prompted a lawsuit against the city, but residents have not seen improvements.
The merger increases baseball diamonds from one to eight for Austin kids, and players will receive free tutoring, mentoring and ACT prep classes.
Contributions made by companies and organizations have provided students significant career exposure including nationally-recognized industry credentials, internships and paid positions.
The Jan. 28 event included motivational speeches and performances to celebrate the student’s efforts to address issues young people face.
The workshop series focuses on building skills, having fun and enforcing healthy habits.
Commentator Rasheena Fountain urges readers to do a better job of protecting children, especially from homophobia.