Conagra Brands Foundation in partnership with Eat Travel Rock TV visit After School Matters to see how Chicago teens are taking action and making a difference.

September 18, 2019

The Conagra Brands Foundation worked with Eat Travel Rock TV and our After School Matters teens to support culinary arts, urban agriculture, and nutrition education… More ›

CEO’s You Should Know-Mary Ellen Caron talks with 103.5 KISS FM

June 21, 2019

103.5 KISS FM interviewed After School Matters CEO Mary Ellen Caron. Listen to this segment to hear about the rangeMore ›

Prioritizing the Next Generation: An Open Letter to Our Next Mayor 

April 1, 2019

As we approach the end of this mayoral election, it’s tough to think beyond the polls, the final interviews, and the constituent handshakes in the rush toMore ›

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After School Matters welcomes Steven Berry as new Chief Development Officer

January 15, 2019

After School Matters is excited to announce Steven Berry as our new Chief Development Officer. Steven comes to us after serving as Vice President for… More ›

African dance is deeply rooted in gifted young performer Aviwe DuBois.

December 20, 2018

By: Catey Sullivan Chicago Sun-Times When you talk about African dance, you’re talking about dozens of countries and thousands of cultures. But for Aviwe Zuri Diosa… More ›

Chicago Scene: Unique gift ideas from After School Matters’ teen artists.

December 20, 2018

After School Matters Instructor Honey Crawford and Assistant Manager of the Gift Shop Stephanie Rivera visit WGN. Click here to view the segment.

Mary Ellen talks with Chicago Woman Magazine

December 20, 2018

By: Whitney Reynolds Chicago Woman Magazine What’s happening with After School Matters this Winter/Spring?  This coming spring, After School Matters will provide nearly 7,000 Chicago… More ›

A Conversation with Common: Activism in the Age of Polarization

December 20, 2018

On Thursday, September 13, Mary Ellen participated in a panel discussion with Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson and Common about activism and education. The… More ›

Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®

December 19, 2018

New winter programs available and nearly 7,000 program opportunities offered spring 2019   CHICAGO— After School Matters® is now excepting applications for spring 2019 programs,… More ›

Lisa W. Wardell, President and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, Donates $1 Million to Chicago’s Teens

October 22, 2018

At the After School Matters Gala on Monday, September 24, Lisa W. Wardell, President and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, generously donated $1 million to… More ›

Applications Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters®

October 5, 2018

Applications Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Apprenticeship and Internship Programs with After School Matters®   Nearly 7,000 opportunities available this fall   CHICAGO—After School… More ›

After School Matters Annual Gala Highlights Chicago’s Teens

October 5, 2018

Nearly 800 civic, corporate and community leaders attended the After School Matters Annual Gala on Monday, Sept. 24th at the Wintrust Arena to celebrate a… More ›

ComEd Generating Jobs Through Intern Program

October 5, 2018

Gage Park resident Luis Mendoza attributes his productive summer of learning to ComEd’s Tools of the Trade, an annual summer internship program in partnership with… More ›