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Youth Employment Program | Kendall Youth Employment Program

109 West Ridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560

Eligibility

Open to in-school youth ages 16-21, or out of school youth ages 16-24, who are authorized to work in the US and experiencing a barrier to employment; Barriers may include: - Pregnant/parenting - Individual with a disability - Individual involved in the court system - Homeless - Low-income - In foster care or aged out of foster care - Runaway - School dropout

Required documents

Varies by service
(630) 553-4166

Voice - Main Phone

https://kendallyouthemploymentprogram.com
[email protected]

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for information

Fees

None

Service area

Dekalb County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Grundy County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kendall County, IL
Will County, IL

Description

Provides a program for youth who have limited or no prior work experience and are experiencing barriers to employment to have an opportunity to participate in a paid work experience with local businesses. Work experiences are typically 4-12 weeks in length, but may be longer depending on the needs of the participant.

Services include:

- Career and guidance counseling.

- Education preparation and planning.

- Paid vocational training.

Providing organization

Kendall Youth Employment Program

Provides a program for youth who have limited or no prior work experience and are experiencing barriers to employment to have an opportunity to participate in a paid work experience with local businesses.