Chicago
Teens, young adults can apply now for summer jobs
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Applications are being accepted for One Summer Chicago. The deadline for Chicagoans ages 16 to 24 to apply for one of the thousands of opening is June 10.
15th district
Many summer activities available for Austin youth
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The 15th Police District and its community partners will be offering a number of programs to young people, including a camping trip over Memorial Day weekend.
Community
Young people, your voice is needed
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YourPassion1st invites all youth and young adults to join a virtual mental health discussion Monday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be prizes for the best questions and comments. A follow-up in-person event will be held Feb. 12.
Community
Rep. Ford invites residents to hear from Black youth
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West Side residents – young and old – are invited to the Thompson Center Wednesday to hear area youth talk about what needs to be done to reduce violence in Chicago.
5K
West Side youth look forward to running in Austin’s annual 5K
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The Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will be held Saturday morning, starting at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. Among those participating in the sixth annual event will be a group of high school students, adult mentors and Cook County Sheriff’s office officers.
Austin
West Side youth developing safety action plan for Austin
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About 20 Austin youth have been working on a plan to help combat violence in the neighborhood. Starting June 29th, on every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., which are peak hours for violence, the community will have access to activities in arts and culture, fitness, dance, healing circles and sports, among other activities, in the safe zone.
Community
New space at Austin library branch for local youth
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Austin residents ages 13-19 are invited to use the YOUmedia space at the Austin branch, 5615 W. Race Ave., Mondays through Thursdays. Teens can play video games, create files for 3D printing and vinyl cutting, or just hang out.
act
New podcast seeks to spotlight Austin’s many positives
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The new youth-led podcast aims to tell a more accurate narrative about Austin the bigger media outlets miss. West Side residents Tobias Bell, Tamia Crawford and Ziolet Nellum want to help Austin residents share their stories. Listen to “Austin Has the Mic” on Spotify.
Community
Teens, young adults encouraged to apply for summer jobs
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The city’s One Summer Chicago program is accepting applications from teens and young adults ages 14 to 24. Government institutions, community groups and local companies will be offering more than 20,000 employment and internship opportunities.
BUILD Chicago
Workforce readiness festival hopes to inspire young people to pursue their passions
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Saturday’s virtual workforce readiness festival is being held in collaboration with Mi Casa Holiday, Your Passion 1st and BUILD. The goal is to get young creatives – ages 15 to 24 – in touch with industry professionals and cultivating their passions. There will be limited seating at the event, which will also be streamed on the app MeetAppGo.