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Jobs for Youth/Chicago
17 N. State St. #600
Chicago, IL - 60602
Phone: (312) 499-4778
Fax: (312) 499-4772
Web: www.jfychicago.org
Directions: Show Map
Contact: Megan McMahon, ext. 103
Jobs For Youth (JFY) is a year-round, open-ended GED program designed to equip youth with the necessary tools to achieve academic and employment goals.
Programs & Services
Students are provided with a network of classes, pre-employment workshops and job placement. After school tutoring, home study, computer resource center and two-year follow-up support are provided.
Curriculum includes the study of the U.S. Constitution, reading comprehension skills, math, analyzing and evaluating, test taking strategies, one-on-one tutoring, college preparation and transitioning services, assistance with applications, resume writing, cover letters, interviewing techniques, functional living skills, budgeting, dressing for success, business
language, self-esteem and self-image module. Youth Skills Development and Training Program along with the WIA Youth Program offer employment skills training, client counseling, transitioning services, cultural and recreational activities.
Admissions
Students must be officially dropped from Chicago Public Schools to qualify. Interview and placement test are required. Total enrollment at JFY is 200 students.
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