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;

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.