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Teens and parents, join us for the 9th annual Teen Opportunity Fairs. Hosted at three locations throughout the city, these FREE events offer information about summer opportunities in the parks for Chicago youth ages 13-19. We hope to have you with us in the parks this summer (and all year). Take advantage of this opportunity to get your summer plans set now.

Job Opportunities for ages 16+

Interviews will be available for qualified* candidates. Due to limited slots, interviews are first come first serve.
*Must be a Chicago resident and be 16 yrs. by June 17, 2025. 
 

For Teens ages 13-15

Learn more about special programs & resources just for you!

  • Meet with Chicago Park District staff to learn how to apply for upcoming RIT (Rec Leader in Training) and CIT (Counselor in Training) paid stipend-based programs.

  • Join your local Teen Center and get info on this summer’s Teen Camps, as well as planned spring & summer activities and events.

  • Meet onsite vendors & learn more about current and upcoming opportunities.
     

    Saturday, March 1

    at Washington Park
    5531 S. King Dr.
    10 am - 1 pm

     

    Saturday, March 8

    at Malcolm X College
    1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
    10 am - 1 pm

    Saturday, March 15

    at Warren Park
    6601 N. Western Ave.
    10 am - 1 pm

    NEW! Deaf & Hard of
    Hearing Fair 
    Saturday, March 22

    at Brighton Park Community Campus (Park No. 596)
    4830 S. Western Ave.
    10 am - 2 pm

    Register Now

 

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing fair is open to all Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School teens and students currently enrolled in Transition Programs. At this fair, teens can learn about future opportunities such as college, trainings, and employment. Teens can interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing mentors and professionals to learn about different fields and the work required to succeed. 

 

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