Youth (16 - 24)

Youth Services Program at this American Job Center is here to help eligible participants gain the skills and education necessary to obtain and maintain employment.

Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, just out of school, looking to start a career, considering a career change, or seeking training, we provide support for all aspects of your career development and enhancement.

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Youth Services

Our office provides a wide variety of services to young adults.

Additional Assistance

Education and Training

Career Planning and Counseling

Job Shadowing & Career Exploration

Internships

Workshops

A nationally recognized manufacturing program

Manufacturing Careers Internship Program (MCIP)

Manufacturing Careers Internship Program allows you to earn money while you learn about career options in the manufacturing industry. The program starts with a boot camp that leads to a paid internship.

During the boot camp you’ll visit a variety of local companies to get an understanding of the work environment, as well as make connections with employers that are ready to hire. Through the boot camp you will learn work-readiness skills, resume and interview secrets, what makes you stand out to employers and earn forklift driving and OSHA certifications.

The paid internship is the first step to starting a career in the manufacturing industry, a stable, high paying and growing industry.

Services are available to those who are:

Between the ages of 18 and 24
Out of high school
Meet eligibility requirements

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Our Office

American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 South Wolf Road - Building 200 Suite 200
Wheeling, IL 60090

(847) 484-8187

contact@bcsillinois.org

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Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Helpful Links

Equal Opportunity
Disability Resources
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The American Job Center in Wheeling is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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