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June 15 – July 31, 2026
Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:30pm

About the program

The City of Chicago's One Summer Chicago (OSC) Program seeks to create meaningful summer employment opportunities for Chicago's youth.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the largest corporate partner and will be providing 250 high school interns with a 7-week paid internship.

Interns will participate in a robust hybrid experience that includes an innovative approach to our hallmark program model of work experience, professional development, and mentorship from transportation industry leaders.

Benefits

• $16.60/hour with FREE CTA, Pace, and Metra transportation

• Network with other high school interns from across the city

• Professional development, financial literacy, and career exploration workshops

• Opportunity to be paid to earn college credit at City Colleges of Chicago

• Technology provided during internship to enhance hybrid experience

Requirements

• Must be 16-18 yrs old; a rising-sophomore to graduated senior, actively enrolled in high school

• 2.5 GPA or above

• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Principal, Counselor, Teacher, Coach, or Clergy

• Eligible to work in the United States

• COVID-19 Vaccination NO LONGER REQUIRED

Apply before April 17, 2026  - Apply now