LOS Youth Job Program in full swing

With the looming prospect of the "workforce exodus" due to retiring baby boomers and the aging population, we need to look at our youth to fill that void. Preparing our youth to be skilled in the workforce is paramount for a healthy, sustainable US Economy.

So what's being done?

Youth unemployment remains high. Though in the summer of 2012 we saw a slight increase (1%) of youth in the job market, low income youth were the least likely to work summer jobs. One out of 5 teens from a low income family had a job. Last summer, only 16% of African-American low-income youth and 22% of Hispanic youth with a family income of less than $40,000 held a job.

Youth summer employment programs at LOS focuses on empowering our youth with tools needed to enter the workforce.

 

 

 

Workshops include:

 

•   Interview Etiquette
•   Team building acitivies
•   Hands-on internship opportunity with local businessess
•   and more...

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LOS Youth Storm the Capitol

Democracy in action!

LOS youth, together with other affiliates of the Chicago Area Project (CAP), took the Capitol by storm, all with one message...

"What about us?"

The event started with a rally at the State House Inn in Springfield where over 200 youth came together to share their stories of living in areas of violence and finding hope in youth programs across the state.

Many voices were heard throughout the day...

"...own your future."

"...Give voice to what you want."

"Make sure we (youth) are a priority."

"Youth are making a difference in our community."

"It is not over."

Two of LOS' very own spoke about their experiences in living the war against violence, and surviving. One clear message spread throughout the event...

Youth can make a difference.
They can influence their friends and their communities to build better, safer neighborhoods.
And they were ready to demand the resources to do just that.

with State Representative Elizabeth Hernandez

with State Senator Martin Sandoval

 

at the steps of the Capitol

 

 

Our youth deserve to live without fear...

 



LOS offers a ray of hope

On February 19, 2013 the teen participants of A-STRONG-U, a violence prevention program, shared their stories as to how the program has impacted and changed their lives.

In addition to the eighty or so youth and their families, participants included the Honorable State Senator Mattie Hunter (D) 3rd District, representatives from Chicago Area Project, LOS staff, and community resident and mentor, Diana Perez.



Hon. Senator Mattie Hunter (D) 3rd District with A-STRONG-U participants

For more information on LOS Programs contact: 773/581-1900