Program Overview

CHA’s Summer Youth Employment Program gives young people a chance to work and earn money for six to eight weeks. It usually starts in June and goes until early August. Participants can work up to 20 hours each week.

Past careers have included filmmaking, photography, culinary arts, cosmetology, basketball, entrepreneurship, and music production.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to increase your chances of getting into one of your top choices. The most popular programs fill up fast! 

Benefits of the Program

  • Earn money
  • Develop professional skills
  • Explore a potential career
  • Have fun
  • Make new friends

Eligibility for the Program

  • Must be a current CHA resident. Non-CHA youth are ineligible to apply for CHA programs.
  • Must be between 13-24 years old.

Getting Started

  1. Learn about Available Programs.

    Explore 2025 Available Programs or Attend a CHA Summer Youth Jobs Info Session.

    Check back in Spring 2025 for more details!

  2. Review Application Instructions.

  3. Apply at OneSummerChicago.org.

  4. Check Your Email for an Interview or Offer starting in April.

  5. Attend Your Interview.

  6. Accept Your Offer and Submit Your Paperwork.

    Don’t lose your spot by forgetting to submit your paperwork!