Obama Youth Jobs Corps / Urban Alliance Internship-PAID

Description

The Obama Youth Jobs Corps / Urban Alliance Internship is available to sophomore, junior, and senior-level high school students attending Chicago public schools who have a minimum GPA of 2.5. OYJC begins with eight workforce readiness training sessions throughout the 10th grade year to lay the groundwork for future professional development. OYJC offers weekly job skills training sessions in the 11th grade year, delving deeply into professional development, financial literacy, and post-high-school planning, and provides students with increased exposure to the professional world. OYJC culminates in 10-month, paid, professional internships in the 12th grade year through UA’s flagship High School Internship Program, which combines work experience with job skills training, one-on-one mentoring, and comprehensive support services during and after the internship. Application links can be found under the "Get Involved" section of Urban Alliance's page.