Chicago Summer Business Institute for High School Students

March 10th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Employment, Young People | Comments

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Summer Employment for High School Students

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer.  These internships take place at various banks, accounting, engineering and law firms firms throughout the Loop and business districts.  In conjunction with a 28-hour workweek, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior;
  • Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
  • Student must attend either a public, parochial or private high school;
  • Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and
  • Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian must sign a Certificate of Income Verification form.

JOB READINESS WORKSHOP ON MARCH 20, 2010 – Registration is required.

Applications are due on March 31, 2010

Visit the Chicago Business Institute for more details.

For more information about participating in the Chicago Summer Business Institute Program, please contact:

Debra Carson
Program Director
Chicago Summer Business Institute
P.O. Box 64445
Chicago, Illinois 60664
Phone: 312-545-7855
Fax: Phone: 312-252-3099
csbi1999@comcast.net

Assistant Online Program Director at Clear Channel

March 9th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Employment | Comments

Job Description
The Assistant Online Program Director works closely with the Online Program Director and each radio station’s Programming, Marketing and Promotions staff to ensure that all sites reflect station priorities while creating and programming other brand-appropriate content.
Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Strong background in the online space. Skills in advanced HTML and CSS desired.
Expert knowledge of Adobe’s Creative Suite
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Free Concert for Youth at The Bronzeville Community Club House

March 8th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture, Young People | Comments

All students interested in writing music are encouraged to attend this free concert provided by the University of Chicago students.  The concert will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bronzeville Community Clubhouse at 3847 S. Giles Avenue.
Refreshments will be served!!

Our Daughters, Our Duty Discussion on HPV

March 8th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Health, Young People | Comments

Dr. Rick Kittles, Associate Director for Diversity and Community Outreach, and Dr. Kenneth Alexander, noted HPV researcher and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, will help us understand the role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in cancer and how we can protect our families and friends.
When:  Saturday, March 20, 2010
9:00 AM to Read More →

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance – March 20th

March 7th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture | Comments

The Hegewisch Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance on Saturday, March 20th at Steve’s Lounge located at 13200 Baltimore Ave. Time is yet to be determined. Tickets are $25 which includes live band, DJ and dinner.  For more information call the chamber at 773-646-6880.

smARTkids @ the Library – March 13th

March 6th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Education, Young People | Comments

10 am–12 pm, Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd Street
2–4 pm, Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue
Drop by your local library for some free family fun. This Saturday, see artists’ recreations of famous places, design your own postcard of your favorite site in Chicago, and hear a girl’s story about her trip Read More →

Silas Purnell Destination College Fair – March 6th

March 5th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Education, Young People | Comments

Silas Purnell Destination College Fair for 6th- through 12th-grade Students
Saturday, March 6, 2010
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Black Star Project
3509 S. King Drive, Suite 2B
Chicago, Illinois
These colleges have confirmed their participation in the Silas Purnell College Fair:
Chicago State University
City Colleges of Chicago
De Paul University
Eastern Illinois University
East-West University
Governor’s State University
Illinois College of Read More →

Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago Accepting Applications

March 5th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Employment, Young People | Comments

Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago program connects young people, ages 14 – 24, with internships, apprenticeships and jobs within Chicago’s public and private business sectors. Each opportunity offers youth hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain marketable skills, supporting a successful transition from school into the workforce.  Application deadline is June 4, 2010.
Visit Youth Ready Read More →

Positions Available at the College of Dupage

March 4th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Employment | Comments

You can apply for any of the jobs listed below by going to our website located at     www.cod.edu.
Click on College Resources at the top of the page, then go to Human Resources/Employment.

Open Mic at Smart Museum of Art – March 4th

March 3rd, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture | Comments

Open Mic: The Dark Mirror
Thursday, March 4, 7–9 pm Step up to the open mic and share a few poems, a short story, or a creative essay about your darker side. Hosted by poets Matthias Regan and Eric Elshtain. Featuring astro funk spun by DJ The Rob Sizwe.
All are welcome to participate. There will be Read More →