YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | 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. 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.
Physical Address
109 West Ridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call, email, or visit website for information
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service
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
Languages
English
Service area
Dupage County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois
Dekalb County, Illinois
Kendall County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois
Agency info
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.