Program Providers

After School Matters works with community organizations, teaching organizations, and independent instructors to run programs in Chicago Public Schools, parks, libraries, and the community.  Our commitment to offering quality programs extends beyond material and organizational support to include continuous professional development opportunities and training for program providers.

Teen Calendar

Interview Tips

Phone Interview Tips

A phone interview may seem less important than an in-person interview, but you should prepare for it just like you would an in-person interview. If you don’t impress the interviewer over the phone, you’ll never get a chance to do so in person!

Prepare with these tips for a successful phone interview:

Illinois Colleges

Finding a college or university can be an overwhelming experience with many factors to consider including institution type, the type of degree offered, the available coursework or field of study, tuition and housing costs, total enrollment, location, student to faculty ratios and so on. To begin a search of Illinois colleges you can go to Illinois Mentor at College.com, a Web site sponsored by College Zone.

Applying for Scholarships

Make an investment in your postsecondary education by planning to attend college. College can be expensive. Applying for scholarships is one fundamental way to offset the cost of your education. Scholarships offer additional sources of educational funding that you do not need to pay back. There are many ways to apply and many types of scholarships available.

Resume Building and Interviewing - Helpful Hints

In order to prepare for job interviews, you will need to create a resume that presents you in the best possible manner. A resume introduces you to a potential employer, illustrates your skills and accomplishments, and defines your goals and direction. View the template below that shows you how to create a winning resume.

Post Secondary Tools

Find Your Future

Join the After School Matters Community

How to Participate in After School Matters

Explore an interest and find your future at After School Matters. We offer hands-on out-of-school programs for Chicago high school teens in the arts, sports, technology, communications, and science. Learn a new skill. Work with experts. Earn a stipend and have fun. What are you waiting for?
 

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