Illinois Youth Investment Program-Summer Jobs (IYIP-SJ)
The IYIP-SJ grant funds paid summer jobs for Illinois youth to build employability skills and workforce readiness through structured, entry-level work experience.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies by project; multi-year continuation funding; minimum 180 hours of youth employment per participant required.
Summary: Supports Illinois youth in eligible counties with paid summer job placements to build employability skills and workforce readiness.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to current IYIP-SJ providers in select Illinois counties.
Description
The Illinois Youth Investment Program-Summer Jobs (IYIP-SJ) aims to provide youth in specific Illinois counties with structured, paid summer employment opportunities. The program is designed to help participants develop essential employability skills, gain at least 180 hours of entry-level work experience, and explore career pathways. Through these placements, the program seeks to foster both personal and professional growth among youth, enhance workforce readiness, and encourage positive youth development.
