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JOBS FOR YOUTH CHICAGO
Dear Friend,

For over 32 years, Jobs for Youth has been helping disadvantaged young men and women throughout Chicagoland realize a better future by providing them with job readiness training, specialized skill workshops, GED attainment, meaningful counseling and a bridge to academic success program for college placement.

This month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a nationally focused policy and funding institution dedicated to the needs of children and families, released a policy report stating that the time has never been greater to serve the young adult population with the services that Jobs for Youth provides. In fact, youth employment is at its lowest since World War II, with nationally 6.5 million young adults, ages 16-24, both out-of-school and out-of-work. This generation of youth is struggling to find jobs that were once easily accessible. Now, even fast food restaurants require a GED or high school diploma for new employees. The study suggests dire financial security and employment prospects for this generation of youth.

However, research also shows that there is a positive return on investment for programs, such as those provided by Jobs for Youth, that prepare this population of young people with multiple paths to success.
Jobs for Youth is the largest organization in the Chicago area serving this population and is at the forefront of providing skills that youth need to envision a brighter future. With your help we have:
  • Placed over 30,000 youth in jobs
  • Served over 1,000 youth per year with a variety of paths to success
  • Awarded over 1,000 GED certifications
  • Provided the confidence and skills for financial and academic success to thousands of youth
We need you, your skills, your vision and your financial support to continue to make a positive impact on Chicago's youth.

Please Donate Today
If you would prefer to send a check, please address it to our new address
Jobs for Youth
2230 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Level
Chicago, IL 60616

Contributions to Jobs for Youth are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
 
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