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.