Current Job & Skill Training Opportunities for Young People

Tap in with these skill-building and job training opportunities from our West Side partners—real paths for young adults to get sharp, get paid, and level up 🎓💼✨

The Chicago Park District is hiring for year-round positions. Click here to learn more.

Habitat for Humanity Chicago is hiring for several positions. Click here for their list of job opportunities.

Freedman Seating Company is hiring for a list of new positions! Click here to view openings and here to view the full list of their benefits.

The Chef and the Baker is hiring for a new Social Media Assistant. Click here to learn more.

For Good Granola is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager at their shared-kitchen facility in La Grange Park, IL (La Grange Rd and Ogden Ave). Click here to learn more.

Perfectly Dosed is looking for a new Sales Representative to join their team. Click here to learn more.

A House in Austin is hiring! Click here to see all job openings, or email lynette.kellybell@ahouseinaustin.org for more information.

Chicago Public Schools is hiring Parent Ambassadors for Pre-K! This is a seasonal part-time opportunity to help families enroll children in quality preschool programs. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Training will be provided. Details include pay of $25 per hour, working 10-30 hours per week, and bi-weekly pay! Click here to view the flyer in English. Click here to view the flyer in Spanish.

HIRE360 is recruiting candidates into union trades apprenticeship program and preparing them for work opportunities in upcoming Chicago construction projects. This 8-week program is for Illinois residents 17 and a half or older that are authorized to work in the U.S., have a flexible schedule, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various locations. Click here to apply. Click here to view the flyer.

HIRE360’s trade partners are accepting applications for the following apprenticeship programs: Bricklayers, Electricians IBEW 134, Heat and Frost Insulators Local 17, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, Pipefitters Local 597. Follow any of the links to learn more!

Territory is excited to announce that applications are open for their Spring High School Program and Summer Post-High School Internship. Both are PAID opportunities for young people to build real design skills, work on community projects, and shape public spaces on Chicago’s West Side. Click here to apply and learn more.

Territory has a 2026 Tide Summer Internship. This is a paid internship for young adults 18+ to gain hands on experience in architecture, planning, construction, community engagement, and more. Click here to register. Click here to view the flyer and learn more.

Inspiration Corporation has a scholarship opportunity, the Lori & Jon Jericho Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to promising, low-income individuals interested in pursuing vocational training or higher education programs. Click here to learn more. Click here to view the flyer.

The Odyssey Project is a free, college-credit bearing humanities program for income eligible adults in the Chicagoland area. The program offers free, in-person college courses for adult learners, providing a supportive community while building a strong foundation in interdisciplinary humanities. Students study subjects like literature, philosophy, history, art history, media studies, ethnic studies, and urbanism from August through May. The application window closes on June 15, 2026. Click here to learn more. Click here to view the flyer.

Kennedy-King College is offering the opportunity to learn Python Fundamentals. Python is one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages today. For those interested in data science, artificial intelligence, web development, and automation learning, Python opens doors to high-demand careers, enhances problem-solving skills, and provides a strong foundation for emerging technologies. Click here to learn more. Click here to view the flyer.

Saturday, June 20 (10am-12pm) is the Fathers. Family. Legacy Father’s Day Photo Experience. Hosted at Austin Town Hall + Austin Park, this event is open to all ages. Click here to view the flyer and learn more.

CMAP Future Leaders in Planning program for high school students in Chicago: Are you a high school student looking to FLIP the script on your summer? CMAP’s Future Leaders in Planning will explore the field of urban planning, and so much more! Get out and about in our region. Learn how to become community advocates and leaders. Meet students from throughout northeastern Illinois. Watch the video to hear from some of last year’s participants. FLIP takes place June 23-26, and June 30. Learn more and apply: https://cmap.is/FLIP-2026

An incredible opportunity for Black male high school seniors. Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College are offering an accelerated 7-year MD/DDS program with the potential for a full-ride scholarship, and at this time, there are currently no Black male applicants. Please feel free to share this opportunity broadly with any qualified students you know.

Program Details
Who: Black male high school seniors
Requirements: 3.5 GPA and 28 ACT
Outcome: MD (Medical Doctor) or DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) in 7 years
Benefit: Potential full-ride scholarship

Next Steps
Please send student information as soon as possible to Gussie.fuller@gmail.com, as names are being forwarded directly to the TSU President’s Office. Questions? please contact chasmith@learncharter.org.

Forty Acres Fresh Market is hiring for multiple positions as they expand their team! Click here to view available positions.
New Sound Cafe is hiring for a new Barista. A community cafe designed to serve the Austin neighborhood (5958 W. Lake St.), the Barista will be one of the first faces customers see—so friendliness and enthusiasm are key! They will be responsible for crafting delicious coffee and tea beverages, serving food items, keeping the space clean and cozy. Click here to learn more about the position.
Reparations Media, a BIPOC training program for journalism and audio production has a program called Change Agents It’s a journalism incubator that trains emerging journalists from BIPOC and other local, marginalized communities to build better relationships through collaboration with community-based organizations to create firsthand narrative content.
The GSJ Family Life Center is the proud parent of the Austin Incubator Kitchen! Through this they are offering Free ServSafe Certification Classes, financial assistance with city licenses, and offering up their kitchen space for rental. Click here to learn more
ChiBizHub has an accelerator program launched with support from Etsy’s Uplift Fund. The Artisan Entrepreneurs Academy includes a six-week virtual coaching cohort and a $5,000 grant for 100 creative entrepreneurs in Illinois and Indiana. Click here for more info.
JumpHire now has enrollment to fast track your career in healthcare. JumpHire is a Chicago-based philanthropic organization dedicated to eliminating employment barriers for those without college degrees. Click here to sign up and learn more.
For 13 years old to High School Graduates: Paragon GIF On-The-Water Summer and Fall programs invite you to participate in the April 23rd Oliver Harvey College Maritime Interaction Day – Chicago, IL – We Work The Waterways Register here: Register Your School – We Work the Waterways
The Austin African American Business Networking Association is now accepting applications for new members. Click here to apply and learn more.
Allies for Community Businesses provide the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities. Click here to learn more about how they can help Austin small businesses.

Current Job & Skill Training Opportunities for Young People