Workforce Development Becomes More Comprehensive
Youth Crossroads’ Workforce Development Program is introducing a much more comprehensive program starting this September, featuring a 16-week session that will include case managers and professional development activities. The new program will offer two six-week cohorts in coding, journalism, arts management, robotics, and nail tech, as well as workshops on interview training, resume building, and other employment readiness activities. Students will meet regularly with a case manager who will help students find jobs or more advanced training.
WDP students will also be able to take introductory job training in community health work, including a school mental health cohort and nutrition advocacy cohort taught by staff from University of Illinois Chicago’s CHW Connect and University of Illinois Extension Program. There will also be a Career Mash-up cohort that offers an introduction to careers in investing (Prudential), real estate (Realty of Chicago), and cooking (Oui Chef). Additionally, a cohort on non-profit management will give students an opportunity to create their own nonprofit, and serve on Youth Crossroads new Student Board.
For more information on our Workforce Development Programs contact Arafat Olori.
Discover All of the Programs and Services Youth Crossroads Offers the Community at Open House
Youth Crossroads will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, September 21 (4 – 7 p.m.) at 6501 Stanley Ave. in Berwyn. Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about our counseling services, youth leadership development, workforce development, and after-school enrichment programs, gun violence prevention, community service, and food pantries. Discover how YC programs can help youth find success in school, at home, and in life
Paint & Sip Fundraiser On Sept. 9
Youth Crossroads invites you to our annual Paint and Sip Fundraiser on Saturday, September 9 (5:30 – 8 p.m.) at 6501 Stanley Ave. The event features local artist Vanessa Garza who has painted several outdoor murals. The fundraiser costs $50 to attend and includes light appetizers and refreshments. Please BYOB. TICKETS HERE
YDP Hosts Block Party on August 3
YC’s Youth Development Program hosts a block party on Thursday, August 3 (6 – 9 p.m.) at 6501 Stanley Ave. to celebrate the end of their summer program. The block party will feature inflatables, giveaways, art, games, and more. Free food will be offered to registered students only. For more information contact Jacquie Frausto.
AOK/ECC Offers Free Developmental Screenings For Children Under 3
The AOK/ECC Collaboration is providing free developmental screenings for children under 3. The screenings helps make sure children are developmentally and emotionally ready to enter kindergarten. Screenings will check gross motor skill, fine motor skills, speech/language, and social emotional development. To request an appointment call 708-484-7400, Ext. 031 or scan the QR code.
YC is Hiring a Workforce Development Program Coordinator and Case Manager
Youth Crossroads has two full-time positions open in our expanding Workforce Development Program. The WDP Coordinator will ensure that we are providing high quality workforce training to individuals ages 16 to 24. The Case Manager will ensure that WDP is providing clients with access to wraparound services to ensure their success. For more information, visit our career page or email Arafat.
Natalie Palm Named Coordinator of Violence Prevention Team
Natalie Palm (MA, LPC) has been named the program coordinator for our new Violence Prevention Team. Natalie, who was previously a school-based counselor at Morton Alternative High School, will oversee two outreach workers and a case manager while providing clinical counseling to youth and young adults in the program. The purpose of this team is to provide youth and young adults ages 16-24 in the near west suburbs of Chicago with intensive case management services to prevent future victimization and perpetration of violence in the community
