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Cook Co. launches summer job program for youth

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By ABC7
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 20, 2011 (CHICAGO)

County board president Toni Preckwinkle launched the Cook County Works Youth Employment Program Monday. It targets disadvantaged teens.

The first week they'll learn skills such as resume writing, interviewing and dressing for success. Then they'll get to work at county agencies and private employers.

The jobs range from gardening to administrative duties.

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