{"id":1837,"date":"2024-04-18T06:27:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T06:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilyouth.org\/home\/?p=1837"},"modified":"2026-01-28T00:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:13:31","slug":"summer-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilyouth.org\/home\/summer-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Jobs Ages 16-24"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1837\" class=\"elementor elementor-1837\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16ff824f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16ff824f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3eb5b85e\" data-id=\"3eb5b85e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-167d127a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"167d127a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><style>\n    * {<br \/>      box-sizing: border-box;<br \/>    }<br \/>    body {<br \/>      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;<br \/>      margin: 0;<br \/>      padding: 0;<br \/>      background: #f8f9fa;<br \/>      color: #333;<br \/>    }<br \/>    header {<br \/>      background: #cc0000;<br \/>      color: #fff;<br \/>      text-align: center;<br \/>      padding: 40px 20px;<br \/>    }<br \/>    header h1 {<br \/>      font-size: 2rem;<br \/>      margin-bottom: 10px;<br \/>    }<br \/>    header p {<br \/>      font-size: 1.2rem;<br \/>      margin-bottom: 20px;<br \/>    }<br \/>    a.button {<br \/>      background: #007bff;<br \/>      color: #fff;<br \/>      padding: 12px 20px;<br \/>      text-decoration: none;<br \/>      border-radius: 5px;<br \/>      display: inline-block;<br \/>      transition: background 0.3s;<br \/>    }<br \/>    a.button:hover {<br \/>      background: #0056b3;<br \/>    }<br \/>    section {<br \/>      padding: 40px 20px;<br \/>      max-width: 1000px;<br \/>      margin: auto;<br \/>    }<br \/>    h2 {<br \/>      color: #cc0000;<br \/>      margin-top: 40px;<br \/>      font-size: 1.5rem;<br \/>    }<br \/>    ul, ol {<br \/>      margin-left: 20px;<br \/>    }<br \/>    footer {<br \/>      background: #cc0000;<br \/>      color: #fff;<br \/>      text-align: center;<br \/>      padding: 20px;<br \/>      margin-top: 40px;<br \/>    }<br \/>    .highlight {<br \/>      font-weight: bold;<br \/>      color: #000;<br \/>    }<\/p>\n<p>    \/* Responsive Styles *\/<br \/>    @media (max-width: 600px) {<br \/>      header h1 {<br \/>        font-size: 1.5rem;<br \/>      }<br \/>      header p {<br \/>        font-size: 1rem;<br \/>      }<br \/>      h2 {<br \/>        font-size: 1.25rem;<br \/>      }<br \/>      a.button {<br \/>        padding: 10px 16px;<br \/>        font-size: 1rem;<br \/>      }<br \/>    }<br \/>  <\/style><\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>Get Paid to Build Your Future This Summer!<\/h1>\n<p>Now Hiring: Youth Ages 16\u201324 in Will County, IL and coming soon Cook County!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/natcfe.org\/illinoisyouthjobs\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2>About the Program<\/h2>\n<p>Illinois Youth and Family Services is offering <strong>paid summer jobs<\/strong> for youth and young adults ages <strong>16 to 24<\/strong> living in <strong>Will County<\/strong>. Earn money, build your resume, and gain real-world work experience \u2014 all while working up to <strong>20 hours per week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Opportunities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Childcare &amp; Youth Services<\/li>\n<li>Office &amp; Admin Support<\/li>\n<li>Retail &amp; Customer Service<\/li>\n<li>Park District &amp; Recreation<\/li>\n<li>Community Outreach<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ages 16\u201324 by June 1<\/li>\n<li>Resident of Will County, IL<\/li>\n<li>Authorized to work in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Available for the full summer program (6\u20138 weeks)<\/li>\n<li>Work up to 20 hours\/week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Bring to the Job Fair<\/h2>\n<p><strong>(Date &amp; location will be announced soon!)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">Proof of Citizenship (any one):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Social Security Card<\/li>\n<li>State or School ID<\/li>\n<li>Driver\u2019s License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"highlight\">Proof of Will County Address (any one):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utility Bill<\/li>\n<li>Lease Agreement<\/li>\n<li>School Enrollment Form<\/li>\n<li>Official mail with your name and address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Join?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earn While You Learn:<\/strong> Paid hourly summer work<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Hours:<\/strong> Up to 20 hours\/week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free Job Training:<\/strong> Orientation before starting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work Locally:<\/strong> Be placed with employers in Will County<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build Your Future:<\/strong> Gain skills and references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Apply<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the online application<\/li>\n<li>Gather your required documents<\/li>\n<li>Attend the upcoming job fair<\/li>\n<li>Start your summer job!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Application deadline: May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/natcfe.org\/illinoisyouthjobs\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I choose where I work?<\/strong><br \/>We&#8217;ll try our best to place you based on your interests, but placements depend on availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there training before the job starts?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, all participants receive free job-readiness training before being placed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is the job fair?<\/strong><br \/>The date and location will be announced soon. Stay tuned and check back here for updates.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>Email: iyfs@ilyouth.org<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/ilyouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook.com\/ilyouth<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2025 Illinois Youth &amp; Family Services | Serving Youth in Will County, IL<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Paid to Build Your Future This Summer! Now Hiring: Youth Ages 16\u201324 in Will County, IL and coming soon Cook County! Apply Now About the Program Illinois Youth and Family Services is offering paid summer jobs for youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 living in Will County. 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