Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the launch of Opportunity Summer, a paid summer internship program for suburban Cook County youth. The program matches youth in suburban Cook County with internships that allow for the exploration of careers in particular sectors. The seven-week program runs from Monday, June 13 to Friday, August 12, 2022, providing Cook County residents ages 16-24 with internships paying $15 an hour, 25 hours a week. Interested internship-seekers can apply at www.chicookworks.org/OppSummer. The program aims to serve 200 suburban Cook County youth, providing them foundational skills training and career exposure through internship opportunities in their communities. Youth ages 16-24 are eligible and will gain paid work experience in a variety of sectors, including Manufacturing; Transportation, Distribution and Logistics; Healthcare; Information Technology (IT); and Hospitality and Tourism. In addition, several County agencies including the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) and the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management’s Department of Facilities Management will participate in the program as employers.  Opportunity Summer is part of the County’s new Career Connector program.