Applications are open for more than 400 world-class programs being offered this fall through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are free and are available for nearly 7,000 Chicago teens in the arts, communications, and leadership, sports, and STEM. The 11-week fall session begins the week of October 3. Interested teens can apply by visiting afterschoolmatters.org. After School Matters will offer opportunities to teens this fall, allowing them to have fun, gain new skills, and explore with their peers. All fall programs are paid apprenticeships and internships, and participants will earn a stipend between $275-$750, depending on the length of time and level of expertise required for the program. Fall programs provide teens an opportunity to expand their subject-matter skills while developing critical thinking proficiencies in problem-solving, social awareness, collaboration, and more. For questions about programs and applications, call 312-768-5200 or email applications@afterschoolmatters.org. Para mas información en Español llámenos al 312-846-7106 o mándenos un correo electrónico al espanol@afterschoolmatters.org.