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26th Ward Office Assistant
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Outreach Assistantship
See how local government works from inside an alderman's office.
- Where
- 26th Ward Office
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $500
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
ASM Building Assistants
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Outreach Assistantship
A building-support role for teens 16 and older.
- Where
- Lutz Center
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $500
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
ASM Dance Ensemble
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Contemporary, jazz, hip hop and Latin dance, with original choreography.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $450
More details
Weekly schedule
- Mon
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- In Person
Adv. Tumbling Into Fitness
Taking applications- Sports
- Apprenticeship
Tumbling, conditioning, nutrition and a family fitness night.
- Where
- Chitown Champions
- Days
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 2 to May 20
- Stipend
- $450
More details
Weekly schedule
- Tue
- 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Thu
- 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- In Person
Advance Healthcare and Phlebotomy
Taking applications- STEM
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Early healthcare preparation and phlebotomy basics.
- Where
- Lutz Center
- Days
- Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 3 to May 21
- Stipend
- $700
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Advanced Bikes
Taking applications- STEM
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Bike mechanics and repair, and how a shop and youth program run.
- Where
- West Town Bikes
- Days
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 2 to May 20
- Stipend
- $700
More details
Weekly schedule
- Tue
- 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Thu
- 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- In Person
Advanced Drawing and Painting Portfolio
Full- Arts
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Portfolio-level drawing and painting. Some experience required.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Time
- 4:45 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $650
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Advanced Fashion and Design
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Make garments from scratch: patterns, sewing and styling.
- Where
- Palmer Park
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
- Instructors
- Tess Blooming
Advanced Glass Mosaics
Taking applications- Arts
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Make public-art mosaics for city institutions and parks.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 2 to May 20
- Stipend
- $650
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Advanced Welding
Taking applications- STEM
- Apprenticeship
A hands-on introduction to MIG welding, metal prep and OSHA safety.
- Where
- West Town Bikes
- Days
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Dates
- February 2 to May 21
- Stipend
- $500
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Afro-Beat and Latin Band
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Salsa and jazz band techniques, and the history behind them.
- Where
- Broadway Armory
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
After School Kickers
Taking applications- Sports
- Apprenticeship
Wellness and fitness for student athletes, with scholarship help.
- Where
- Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
American Sign Language
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Apprenticeship
Beginner ASL and Deaf culture.
- Where
- Lutz Center
- Days
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Arise Code Into Leadership
Full- Communication & Leadership
- Apprenticeship
Identity, strengths, financial skills and emotional control, with some coding.
- Where
- Gately Park
- Days
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
Weekly schedule
- Mon
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Art & Theater Exploration
Taking applications- Arts
- Pre-Apprenticeship
Theater games and arts for diverse learners.
- Where
- Lutz Center
- Days
- Thu
- Time
- 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM
- Dates
- February 4 to May 20
- Stipend
- $250
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
- For diverse learners
- For diverse learners
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Arts for Justice
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Printmaking, murals and writing on community and justice themes.
- Where
- The Hana Center
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Time
- 3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Asante Dance
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Pre-professional dance training with attention to physical and mental health.
- Where
- Gately
- Days
- Thu, Fri, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 4 to May 21
- Stipend
- $450
More details
Weekly schedule
- Thu
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Fri
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Astronomy & Space
Taking applications- STEM
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Urban astronomy and space science. Essay and interview required.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $700
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Audio Electronic Designs
Taking applications- STEM
- Apprenticeship
Electrical theory, soldering and audio repair.
- Where
- Remote
- Days
- Wed, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 3 to May 19
- Stipend
- $450
More details
Weekly schedule
- Wed
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- Remote
Audio Electronics for Teens
Full- STEM
- Apprenticeship
Build a studio mixing console from scratch.
- Where
- Benton House
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Austin Grown
Taking applications- STEM
- Apprenticeship
Urban agriculture and cooking, and products made from what you grow.
- Where
- BUILD, Inc.
- Days
- Mon, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Aztec Dance Chicago
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Mexica-Aztec-Nahua dance, music and culture.
- Where
- Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy
- Days
- Mon, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Backstage Production Program
Not open yet- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Theater production from the inside: audio, lighting, sound and stage management.
- Where
- Arts Incubator
- Days
- Mon, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Baking & Cooking Exploration
Taking applications- Arts
- Pre-Apprenticeship
A first look at baking and cooking for diverse learners.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Wed
- Time
- 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM
- Dates
- February 3 to May 19
- Stipend
- $250
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
- For diverse learners
- For diverse learners
Ballet Folklorico
Full- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Ballet folklórico technique and choreography.
- Where
- Eric Solorio Academy High School
- Days
- Tue, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 2 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Basketball Officiating
Full- Sports
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Officiate grade-school games. IHSA experience required.
- Where
- Lindblom Park
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Time
- 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $650
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Basketball Skills Development
Taking applications- Sports
- Pre-Apprenticeship
Advanced individual skills for experienced players.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Fri, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 5 to May 21
- Stipend
- $300
More details
Weekly schedule
- Fri
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- In Person
Basketball, Leadership and Wellness
Taking applications- Sports
- Apprenticeship
Co-ed basketball with leadership and wellness.
- Where
- Home Court at The Obama Presidential Center
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Community Media Internship
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Internship
Plan and publish stories about your neighborhood with a local newsroom.
- Where
- Remote
- Days
- Tue, Thu
- Time
- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 2 to May 20
- Stipend
- $800
More details
- In person or remote
- Remote
DJ Fundamentals
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Advanced Apprenticeship
DJing, mixing and event production.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Thu
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $650
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Data Science Internship
Taking applications- STEM
- Internship
Work through real questions with data and present what you find.
- Where
- Remote
- Days
- Mon, Wed
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $900
More details
- In person or remote
- Remote
Digital Video Production
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Apprenticeship
Video production from script to final screening.
- Where
- Kelvyn Park High School
- Days
- Mon, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Double Dutch Youth Leader & Junior Coach
Taking applications- Sports
- Apprenticeship
Double Dutch skills and youth leadership.
- Where
- Ring of Hope Church
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Drawing Our Truths: Digital Maker Studio
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Digital and traditional drawing inspired by the museum's collection.
- Where
- Field Museum
- Days
- Sat
- Time
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Dates
- February 6 to May 15
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Drawing to Positivity
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Drawing with positive affirmations as a practice of self-care.
- Where
- Remote
- Days
- Mon, Wed, Sat
- Time
- Varies by day
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $350
More details
Weekly schedule
- Mon
- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- In person or remote
- Remote
Earth and Fire Ceramics
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
An introduction to ceramics: hand building, throwing, glazing and firing, ending with sculptures of your own.
- Where
- Yollocalli Fire Station
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Electrical
Taking applications- STEM
- Apprenticeship
Electrical theory, safety and wiring, with HVAC basics.
- Where
- Prosser Career Academy
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $500
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
FEMsports
Not open yet- Sports
- Apprenticeship
Girls' basketball development toward varsity play.
- Where
- Gary Comer Youth Center
- Days
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Field Museum Customer Service
Not open yet- Communication & Leadership
- Outreach Assistantship
Weekend visitor service: greeting guests, scanning tickets and cashiering.
- Where
- Field Museum
- Days
- Sat
- Time
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Dates
- February 6 to May 15
- Stipend
- $500
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Funky Photo
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Photography from film and cyanotypes through to digital editing.
- Where
- Yollocalli Fire Station
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Game Design
Taking applications- STEM
- Apprenticeship
Beginner-friendly video game design projects.
- Where
- CHICAT
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Gardeneers
Full- STEM
- Apprenticeship
Garden-based learning on nutrition, planting and harvesting.
- Where
- Homan Square Park
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 3:45 PM to 6:15 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Gately Buddies
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Advanced Apprenticeship
Pair up with teens with intellectual disabilities to build inclusion.
- Where
- Gately
- Days
- Mon, Wed
- Time
- 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 19
- Stipend
- $650
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
- For diverse learners
- For diverse learners
Gately Teen Leadership Council
Taking applications- Communication & Leadership
- Advanced Apprenticeship
A teen-run council that plans events and advises ASM leadership.
- Where
- Gately
- Days
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Time
- 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $650
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Graffiti Mural Project
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Lettering and mural-making with a local graffiti artist.
- Where
- Yollocalli Fire Station
- Days
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 2 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Helping Hands
Full- Communication & Leadership
- Apprenticeship
Play writing and performance, plus costume and makeup.
- Where
- Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Improv, Comedy Writing and Performance
Taking applications- Arts
- Pre-Apprenticeship
Improv, sketch writing and stand-up, ending in a showcase.
- Where
- Second City
- Days
- Tue, Thu
- Time
- 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Dates
- February 2 to May 20
- Stipend
- $300
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Street Art Studio
Taking applications- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Street art history and technique, plus the business side of working as an artist.
- Where
- Piotrowski Park
- Days
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Dates
- February 2 to May 21
- Stipend
- $400
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Interviews
The instructor will reach out to select teens to interview.
Techniques for Young Singers
Full- Arts
- Apprenticeship
Vocal training: sight-singing, piano basics and music analysis.
- Where
- Orleans
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 21
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person
Volleyball, Leadership and Wellness
Taking applications- Sports
- Apprenticeship
Co-ed volleyball with leadership and career workshops.
- Where
- Home Court at The Obama Presidential Center
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Time
- 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Dates
- February 1 to May 20
- Stipend
- $450
More details
- In person or remote
- In Person