Research shows a correlation between youth unemployment and crime. Mayor Brandon Johnson has made teen employment a public safety priority. He’s pledged to double the number of jobs in the city’s youth employment program.
Without the pressures of school, summer can be a time to relax for many teens. But others are reaping the benefits of summer jobs. Beyond the obvious paycheck, what are the benefits of a summer job?
Growing up in the neighborhoods of Little Village and West Lawn, Tony Diaz remembers how important it was for him to have access to adult mentors and summer opportunities through After School Matters, a nonprofit providing paid opportunities for Chicago high school students. Now Diaz is the group’s chief program officer.
Diaz believes summer jobs and programs like After School Matters also help teens connect with their communities.
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