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After School Matters
Empowers Chicago Teens

Apply to 草莓视频 Fall Programs!

Programs run September 23 - December 13. The application will close on Friday, September 13.

Each 草莓视频 program opportunity allows YOU to:

Learn听new skills, techniques, and strategies

奥辞谤办听with talented community leaders and network

贰补谤苍听money for your participation

Learn more about our program offerings!

News & Events

Blog Post

Sailing, Science, and STEM: Changing the Narrative for Young Women in Chicago

One of the most exciting aspects of living (and growing up) in Chicago is having access to our beautiful lakefront. In the summer, it鈥檚 not...

Upcoming Event

After School Matters Gala 2025

September 18
167 Events

Thursday, September 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 167 Events | 167 Green Street Chicago, IL 60607 – 17th Floor Cocktail Attire. Join us for an evening of teen showcases, fabulous food and drinks, and

After School Matters in 2024:

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Chicago teen
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After School Matters in 2024:

草莓视频
programs
0
Chicago teen
opportunities filled
0
Program sites
across Chicago
0
Community
partners
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Our Mission

After School Matters provides out-of-school opportunities for teens across Chicago to connect, create, and thrive.

After School Matters is a nonprofit organization that supports up to 19,000 teens across Chicago each year听with paid opportunities to develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college, and beyond. Our programs introduce young people to new ideas, places, and people and encourage them to explore their interests as they learn about who they are and who they want to become.

"Having a place like this makes you feel like you鈥檙e part of a community. My program is so fun and informative.鈥

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Support Us

Join our community of supporters and directly impact the lives of Chicago teens.

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Empowering Chicago teens to shape their future.

Arts

Performing, visual, and culinary arts

Communication & Leadership

Business, journalism, marketing and media

Sports

Sports instruction, stadium management, health and wellness

STEM

Applied and natural science, audio/visual, industrial and information technology

Shop unique and creative items made by Chicago teens in After School Matters programs.

Our Alumni

Stay connected with us, share your story, and access resources and opportunities through the After School Matters Alumni Network!

“After School Matters gives teens a reason to be excited and want to learn more. I love 草莓视频 and all the programs I have been in, they have truly changed me as a person and have helped open up so many doors for me to continue in my career and my college studies.”

Janessa Tyler, 草莓视频 Alum

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