N-YIC WFD Registration Form

INTERESTED IN A PAID INTERNSHIP?
Come and be a part of our IN-PERSON
Career Academy and earn up to
$1,250 and a FREE tablet!!
Register by July 22nd, 2026
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Participants MUST be 16-24 years old.
- Participants MUST have internet access.
- Participants MUST have a professional Gmail account.
What We Offer
1. This 10- week PAID program includes job skills development and an internship.
2. The Workforce Development program gives participants the skills needed to obtain and maintain a job.
3. FREE interview attire and transportation allowance provided.
Phase I: Job Skills Development (4 weeks)
Dates:
- 8/1/2026 In-Person Orientation 10:00 AM
- 8/8/2026 In-Person Workshop 2 10:00 AM
- 8/15/2026 In-Person Workshop 3 10:00 AM
- 8/22/2026 In-Person Workshop 4 10:00 AM
Days and Times:
Participants will meet from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
on SATURDAYS at the following address:

2907 S. Wabash (parking lot entrance)
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60616
Phase II: Internship (6 weeks)
Internship Placements
8/31/2026 – 10/10/2026
Product Manufacturing

Clerical

Food Service

Sales

Customer Service

Journey to My Better Self Workforce Development
This 10-week PAID program is for youth/young adults, ages 16-24. The program includes job skills development and an internship. This unique program helps give participants the skills needed to obtain and maintain a job.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
PHASE I-Career Development (30 hours / 4 weeks)
Job Readiness Workshops - During the first four weeks, youth will participate in face-to-face workshops designed to provide them with soft skills training in order to increase employability in a short amount of time. The workshops are comprised of modules on resume writing, job search and interview techniques, professionalism, workplace conflict resolution, financial management, and job retention.
PHASE II - Internship (60 hours / 6 weeks)
Workplace Training - During the second phase of the program, participants will be assisted in obtaining and maintaining a six-week workplace internship.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the application procedure?
To apply to the Career Academy, a registrant must submit a completed registration form. Once the form is received, the registrant will be notified of the application status.
How much is the program stipend, and when will the stipend be disbursed?
Participants receive a stipend of $1,250. The first disbursement ($200) will be after the completion of Phase I. The remaining three disbursements will be every two weeks ($350) until the completion of Phase II.
What are the grounds for dismissal?
The grounds for dismissal are not limited to the following and will be left to the discretion of the participant's supervisor and/or coach: falsifying timesheets, being at work under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol, theft or inappropriate uses of resources, harassment of other employees or participants, endangering the safety of colleagues or other participants, exhibiting insubordinate/disruptive behavior, and refusal or failure to perform assigned tasks or adhere to program policies.
Do I have to complete the entire program to be eligible for the stipend?
Yes. Stipends are awarded at specific benchmarks of the program. No stipend will be administered if program phases are not completed.
What does the Career Academy offer?
The Career Academy provides valuable workforce development skills; this increases each participant's ability to obtain permanent, part-time and/or full-time job placement.
Is job placement guaranteed? No. However, the Career Academy program specialist and workforce coaches work together to assist each participant in obtaining permanent part- or full-time job placement.
2907 S. Wabash Avenue, #200, Chicago, IL 60616 | (773) 624-5200 | www.luvinstitute.org

2026-2027 Participant Registration Form
IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Date of Application:

MonthDayYear
Date
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name:

First NameLast Name
DOB:

MonthDayYear
Date
SSN:
Gender:
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Cell Phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email address:
example@example.com
Ethnicity:
Race:
Native Language:
Emergency Contact:
Relationship to Applicant:
Contact's Phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Contact's Email:
example@example.com
Contact's Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Is the applicant currently enrolled in high school, college or GED classes?
If yes, provide name of current school:
Attending?
If not, please explain:
Highest Grade Completed:
Diploma
or GED
Is the applicant currently employed?
If yes, where?
Length of Employment:
Are there any barriers to employment?
2907 S. Wabash, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60616 | 773-624-5200| www.luvinstitute.org
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INTERESTED IN A PAID INTERNSHIP?

Come and be a part of our IN-PERSONCareer Academy and earn up to$1,250 and a FREE tablet!!

Register by July 22nd, 2026

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:

What We Offer

Phase I: Job Skills Development (4 weeks)

Days and Times:

Phase II: Internship (6 weeks)

Internship Placements

Journey to My Better Self Workforce Development

PROGRAM INFORMATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

2026-2027 Participant Registration Form

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

2026-2027 Participant Registration Form

Come and be a part of our IN-PERSON
Career Academy and earn up to
$1,250 and a FREE tablet!!