Chicago Park District Launches Annual Teen Opportunity Fair Series

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The Chicago Park District invites teens from across Chicago to attend its 4th annual Teen Opportunity Fair series. The three fairs will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Truman College on February 2nd, Malcolm X College on February 16th, and Kennedy King College on March 2nd. The Chicago Park District’s Teen Opportunity Fairs are free for all teens between 13-19 years old. All teens attending the opportunity fairs will have access to information about job readiness and connect with organizations in attendance to receive feedback and critique. Teens seeking volunteer opportunities and skill development offerings will find ample options during the fair.  Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District launched the Teen Opportunity Fair series in 2016 to educate Chicago teens on opportunities, such as internships, jobs or after school learning. Organizations typically fall into three categories: Recreation, Educational/Vocational and Job Readiness. Each organization attending the fair will provide information about their specific field and how teens can take advantage of the opportunities they provide. Registration for these programs is ongoing and available at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. For more information on the three Teen Opportunity Fairs, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs-memberships/teens-park

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