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Open to Chicago teens ages 14-18 and in high school, earn money to learn new skills, make friends, and stay active in one of 草莓视频’s hundreds of Fall programs across Chicago!
Fall programs will run September 23 – December 14.
Beat the rush and apply to a program that allows YOU to explore your interests – like music production or gardening! Spaces are limited.
Apply to up to SIX programs and increase your chances of getting enrolled.听New programs will continue to be added!
馃憠 Are you 14-15 years old?听Apply for Apprenticeship programs and earn a stipend for your participation.听(Teens must be 14 years old by September 1, 2024.)
馃憠 Are you 16+ years old?听Apply for Internship programs and gain entry-level professional experience while earning听$15.80/hour. (Teens must be 16 years old by June 24, 2024.)
Please check the location of the programs you are applying to and be sure you will have safe transportation to and from the program. Spaces are limited.
You will need to complete the One Summer Chicago application and select "After School Matters" to "Complete your 草莓视频 application," by clicking the blue button - see the red arrow in screenshot. This is where you will choose the specific 草莓视频 programs you want to apply to.
Fall programs begin on September 25.
馃専 In-person Interviews for Programs Hosted at 草莓视频 Buildings on the following day:
Tuesday, September 3 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Doors close for entry at 6:00 p.m.)
听Thursday, September 5 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Doors close for entry at 6:00 p.m.)
听Saturday, September 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Doors close for entry at 12:00 p.m.)
草莓视频 Building Locations:听
馃搷The Michael and Karyn Lutz Center | 3435 N.听 Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL 60641
馃搷Gallery 37 Center for the Arts |听66 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601
馃搷After School Matters at Gately Park | 10201 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60628
馃専In-person Interview Reminders
By participating in an 草莓视频 program and successfully meeting the program requirements, you will earn a financial stipend.
Fall Programs Run September 23-December 14.
Log into Your Teen Dashboard
Check on the status of your application, see if you’re on track to get paid, and more.
Now Offering
March 25 – March 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Earn $100 for this 4-day opportunity.
In an 草莓视频 program, you will:
Apply for 草莓视频’s
Winter Wellness Challenge
Take part in the challenge
December 23 – January 1 and earn a $150 stipend by completing 7 of the 10 challenge prompts.
Visit our Help Center for answers to questions regarding the teen application, teen pay, I-9 Verification, and more. Your question may be easily answered here.
To participate in an After School Matters Summer program, you must:
Instructors will communicate directly with you as they finalize their program rosters throughout the recruitment period.
The instructor will add you to their program roster and you will receive an offer via email. You must accept within 72 hours before the offer expires. You may also accept an offer by logging into your Teen Dashboard.
ALL teens who apply to a program can check the status of their application via their Teen Dashboard.
Reach out directly to the instructors of the programs you applied to (visible on the Teen Dashboard) via email to introduce yourself, check in on the status of your application, and share the reasons why you want to be in their program.
Instructors will email your 草莓视频 Gmail account so make sure you are checking it regularly. If you need a password reset, please Contact Us and select Teen Technical Support.
You may apply to up to six programs at once per program session.
When completing your application, have your CPS ID number ready (if applicable), the email address you check most often, and/or phone number. A valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is accepted but not required for your application.
Teens applying to Internships must be at least 16-years-old and must complete employment verification requirements, I-9 and W-4 forms, after you have been placed in a program.
If you do not have a Social Security number or ITIN, you can still participate in some After School Matters programs! Please Contact Us for support.听
No, you may only participate in one program per program session. We do encourage you to participate in more programs in future sessions.
Most programs require an in-person or virtual interview. This is a time to connect with the instructor, share why you want to participate in the program, what other obligations you may have during the session, how the instructor can best support you, and any questions.
Do not accept an offer unless you are sure you will attend.听听
Once the offer is sent, you will have 72 hours to decide and accept the offer. Please reach out to the instructor or Program staff if you have questions or would like more information about the program.
Follow these steps:
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Note: You can remove a program from your application as long as you were not made an offer to the program.听Once you remove a program from your application, you will not be able to re-add it.
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If you wish to switch programs, contact your school liaison or Program staff asap. All program switches should take place by the first week of a program session.
All teens that meet the stipend eligibility requirements will receive a stipend based on the program level and frequency. Learn more about Teen Pay, here.
After School Matters will issue you an Gmail account 1- 2 business days after you accept an offer to an 草莓视频 program for the first time. Returning 草莓视频 teens should already have an account.听
Instructors will email your 草莓视频 Gmail account, so make sure you are checking it regularly.
If you need a password reset, please Contact Us and select Teen Technical Support.