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Featured Opportunities

Apply for the Mayor’s Youth Commission!

Applications due June 19th! | Open to all Chicago residents 14-19

The Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC) is a group of up to 40 Chicagoans 14-19 that serve as a liaison between the Chicago Mayor's Office and Chicago's youth. The term of a youth commissioner is between September 2026 to August 2027.

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Southside Youth Explosion!

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 | Fuller Park: 331 W 45th Street | 10 AM - 2 PM
CALLING ALL YOUTH!!!!!

Join us for a day of food, fun, and resources! The Southside Youth Explosion will bring businesses, community organizations, and some of your favorite celebrities together to kick off the summer and it's all FREE!!!!

There will be DJs, food trucks, jobs, games and interactive activities, and ticket giveaways for some of Chicago's biggest events! Grab a friend and tell them to pull up!

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Apply to Chicago Youth Works

Ongoing | Citywide

Chicago Youth Works features summer jobs for ages 16-24! Formerly known as One Summer Chicago, you can apply for jobs NOW through May 29th!

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Immigration Family Preparedness Workshops

Ongoing | Mayor’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights

These sessions are an opportunity to learn about the latest on immigration enforcement and available resources.

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Call 211 Chicago for support with food, housing, and more

Ongoing | Citywide

Need help and don’t know where to turn? @211MetroChicago is a free and confidential helpline offering 24/7 access to a trained, local specialist who will connect you to food, housing, utility assistance, and more.

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