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To thrive as an Intern, you generally need a foundational understanding of your field of study, a strong academic background, and a willingness to learn. Familiarity with industry-standard software, basic research tools, or office productivity suites like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is often expected. Initiative, adaptability, strong communication, and teamwork are the soft skills that help an intern stand out. These skills and qualities are important because they enable interns to contribute meaningfully, absorb new knowledge quickly, and integrate effectively into professional environments.

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As an intern, you'll typically be assigned a variety of tasks that help you gain hands-on experience in your field of study. These might include assisting with ongoing projects, conducting research, supporting administrative tasks, and participating in team meetings. Interns often collaborate with experienced professionals who provide mentorship and guidance, and you'll have opportunities to contribute your ideas. The specific responsibilities will vary by company and industry, but the goal is to give you practical exposure and a better understanding of the workplace.

What is an internship?

An internship is a temporary work experience program offered by employers to students or recent graduates. It provides hands-on training and exposure to a professional environment, allowing interns to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Internships can be paid or unpaid and typically last from a few weeks to several months. They are valuable for building skills, gaining industry experience, and making professional connections.
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Intern (Chicago Youth Works)

Intern (Chicago Youth Works)

City Colleges of Chicago

Chicago, IL

$17/hr

Other

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago's neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. City Colleges of Chicago is the city's most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity-empowering its students to take part in building a stronger and more just city. As Illinois' largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven colleges and five satellite sites across Chicago.

Chicago Youth Works is the City of Chicago's signature youth employment initiative, bringing together government institutions, companies, and community-based organizations to offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24. Youth participants gain valuable paid work experience, develop new tools for success, and make a difference in their communities

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Chicago Youth Works initiative encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

Chicago Youth Works jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and off-campus locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

         Assists at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff entering office.

         Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the office. 

         Provides support on various projects and assignments as needed. 

         Provides general administrative support including but not limited to maintaining digital and physical records, preparing documents, faxing, photocopying, and data entry. 

         Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

         Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility Requirements:

         Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States

         Applicants must be a City of Chicago resident

         Applicants must  be current City Colleges of Chicago students who were or are enrolled in at least one semester of the current academic year

         Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

         All positions are "employment at-will"

         Applicants must complete the Chicago Youth Works application

Minimum Qualifications:

         Available to participate in the program from late June through late July. Dates may vary based on the needs of the department or partner organization.

         Excellent verbal communication skills

         Excellent customer service skills

         Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude, professionalism, and initiative

         Ability to serve as a positive role model and represent City Colleges of Chicago in a professional manner

         Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Additional Information
  • Salary Range: $17.00/hr

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