It is time for young adults to start thinking about summer job prospects, and for Chicago Housing Authority youth, that starts now with the summer job application period. CHA is accepting applications for CHA’s 2017 Paid Summer Opportunities from residents between the ages of 13 and 24 now through May 14. Residents can register online at https://youth.thecha.org through May 14th. CHA offers a number of paid summer opportunities providing exposure to careers and mentoring while developing experience and skills. Paid summer opportunities are open to all CHA residents – public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program participants between the ages of 13-24 – thanks to CHA partners the Chicago Police Department, University of Illinois-Chicago, DePaul University and the City of Chicago. “Our young people are society’s most important asset, and we recognize that at the Chicago Housing Authority,” said CHA CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. “The Paid Summer Opportunities ensure that our kids are learning, safe and engaged this summer.” Among the 2017 Paid Summer Opportunities are:

CPD Neighborhoods Youth Corps: Allows youth ages 15-18 to connect with their communities and discover what a career in law enforcement is really about. Up to 50 CHA youth will learn the skills and methods of the Chicago Police Department. The program will take place at Skinner West School, adjacent to the Chicago Police Training Academy, and youth will be paid a stipend up to $600 for participation.

Documentary Filmmaking for Girls: With the help of DePaul University faculty and guest professional filmmakers, high school girls, sophomores and juniors, receive instruction and training on how to produce a video illustrating pressing social issues. During the program, participants will explore visual storytelling and get experience in camera operation, production sound, lighting and video editing. The program is for six weeks and participants can earn a stipend up to $600.

To apply, CHA residents will need:

• CHA Client ID number (or the Housing Choice Voucher ID/voucher number).
• The last four digits of the head of household’s social security number.
• Date of birth.

For more information, contact the Youth Hotline at 312-786-6930 or email at youthopportunities@thecha.org.