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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Paid career development opportunity available to young adults

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Illinois State Senate District 11 issued the following announcement on July 31.

To help young adults find employment during the pandemic, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) is encouraging them to seek opportunities from organizations funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services’ COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program.

“Young adults from low-income families often contribute to their household income,” Villanueva said. “Paid career development opportunities like this will allow them to improve their professional skills while still helping at home.”

The COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program helps youth ages 16-24 develop their essential employability skills while gaining workplace experience. Grantees, including the Union League and True Value Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago in Marshall Square and Little Village, will partner with local employers in need of summer workers. Employees will be matched with work-based learning opportunities based on their age and experience as they take part in career development training.

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