More Than a Job
GET PAID. | GET SKILLED. | GET AHEAD.
More Than a Job
GET PAID. | GET SKILLED. | GET AHEAD.
Work for the summer or year-round. Gain real-world experience, connect with your peers,
and support
your community through four unique
program options.
We proudly bring together government institutions, companies, and community-based
organizations to
offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and
young adults ages 14 to 24.
Work for the summer or year-round. Gain real-world experience, connect with your peers, and support your community through four unique program options.
We proudly bring together government institutions, companies, and community-based organizations to offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24.
Work for the summer or year-round. Gain real-world experience, connect with your peers, and support your community through four unique program options.
We proudly bring together government institutions, companies, and community-based organizations to offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24.
Revitalized for 2026 and beyond, Chicago Youth Works — formerly One Summer Chicago — is the City of Chicago’s youth employment program. Its fresh name and new look meet our moment, honoring the tenacity and talent of our city’s youth as well as the significant expansion in youth employment opportunities under Mayor Brandon Johnson, an unwavering champion for Chicago’s young people.
This highly inclusive program is for youth and employers from all across the city. We connect tens of thousands of young people each year with enriching work opportunities. Youth participants gain valuable paid work experience, develop new tools for success, and make a difference in their communities.
31.1k
opportunities last year
53.9k
youth applied
contact by email
31.1k
opportunities last year
53.9k
youth applied
contact by email
Each year we have more applicants than job openings in Chicago Youth Works.
We encourage you to keep looking and applying for other opportunities while
you wait to hear about your application.
