After School Matters

After School Matters

After School Matters is an internship program that offers more than 26,000 program opportunities to over 18,000 unique teens every year in Chicago. The program provides an opportunity for teens to work alongside skilled professionals who will help them develop job skills and expose them to rewarding careers. The programs are structured to benefit teens as instructors use several key best practices to guide their program flow. The program offers a variety of industry-specific, entry-level professional experiences with external organizations and companies to teens who are at least 16 years old. Teens who successfully complete the program requirements receive a monetary stipend. The program eligibility requirements include being a resident of Chicago, being 14 years old by the first day of the program, and meeting the specific age requirements for internships and assistantships.

To be considered for an internship program with After School Matters, there are several eligibility requirements. Firstly, applicants must be a resident of Chicago. Secondly, they must be at least 16 years old, and for certain positions, they may need to be at least 18 years old. Thirdly, applicants must have participated in at least three previous After School Matters programs. Fourthly, they must be eligible for employment and complete the required i9 and W4 forms. Lastly, applicants must be prepared for an interview/audition process, although not all programs may interview/audition all applicants. It is worth noting that the organization offers advanced internships, entry-level professional experiences with external organizations and companies, paying an hourly rate of $15/hour allowing teens to be exposed to various high-level career options.

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