Youth Job Center

Youth Job Center YJC is a workforce development and job placement agency that supports Chicagoland youth, ages 14-25.

Thank you, PwC volunteers! Last Friday, ten volunteers from PwC—representing a variety of departments and locations—came...
06/02/2026

Thank you, PwC volunteers! Last Friday, ten volunteers from PwC—representing a variety of departments and locations—came to the Youth Job Center office to donate their time.

🏡 One group worked in the front yard, planting hostas, spreading mulch, arranging annuals, and generally beautifying the area so our clients, community partners, and other visitors have a pleasant and welcoming experience approaching our doors.

👔 Another group worked in the attic, a.k.a. the YJC career closet, organizing the professional wardrobe we offer our clients so it's easier for them to find just the right outfit for that big interview or first day on the job. Two volunteers even took the initiative to match up clothing items to create ready-made outfits, further simplifying the process for young people who might feel overwhelmed about where to begin.

These folks couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. We're so grateful for their hard work and for our ongoing partnership with PwC.

Want to volunteer your own time and talent with YJC? Start here: https://youthjobcenter.org/volunteer-opportunities

05/29/2026

Happy Work Anniversary! Congratulations to KEES Candidate Placement Lucretzia M. Jamison and the entire Youth Job Center community on celebrating this four-year milestone this weekend. Here’s to another successful year ahead in your role as Executive Director! KEES/Alford Executive Search proudly supports YJC’s mission and congratulates Lucretzia on another year of success—supporting young people in the workplace and in life.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Chi Youth Works summer employment event! As YJC Director of Programs NuDonna Willi...
05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the Chi Youth Works summer employment event! As YJC Director of Programs NuDonna Williams shares, “We had an amazing turnout—it was wonderful to see community leaders, fathers, grandmothers, and our youth all come out for this Summer Employment Launch at our Englewood site. We truly are stronger together.“

Special shout-out to our community partners at the event: Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce / Community Development,
Teamwork Englewood, Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), and Urban Tech Academy!

Pictured:
1) An attendee and his grandmother, who offered support as he filled out job applications
2) Young people lining up to learn more about employment opportunities
3) YJC's Sara and NuDonna with community partners from Urban Tech Academy, Goodwill, Central State SER, and DFSS

Pull up to the YJC website—tickets for the 2026 golf outing are now on sale! Early-bird prices are available through the...
05/26/2026

Pull up to the YJC website—tickets for the 2026 golf outing are now on sale! Early-bird prices are available through the end of June, and there are opportunities for sponsorship, vendor tabling, and program book advertisement. Explore it all here: https://youthjobcenter.org/golf-outing-2026

After graduating from college, Hanna was questioning her original plan to pursue a career in finance. So she reached out...
05/21/2026

After graduating from college, Hanna was questioning her original plan to pursue a career in finance. So she reached out to Youth Job Center to help her figure out her options.

Learn about how Hanna's story is unfolding (hint: it includes curiosity, flexibility, and willingness to explore) here: https://youthjobcenter.org/clients-of-the-month/2026-05-hanna

05/20/2026

Curious about what gives YJC its special magic? Check out this "behind-the-scenes" peek at our team...

Come visit us at the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation's event this Saturday! Along with several other...
05/14/2026

Come visit us at the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation's event this Saturday! Along with several other great organizations, we'll be providing support for young people (ages 14 to 24) who are seeking summer jobs.

We’re deeply grateful to the Enterprise Mobility Foundation™ for awarding Youth Job Center a $5,000 grant! Thank you so ...
05/14/2026

We’re deeply grateful to the Enterprise Mobility Foundation™ for awarding Youth Job Center a $5,000 grant! Thank you so much for being a consistent supporter of our youth workforce development programs.

Address

1114 Church Street
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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