Chicago teens want more jobs and businesses in their neighborhoods, survey shows
A survey by the nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City found that Chicago teens want more investment in job opportunities and businesses in their neighborhoods. The feedback was collected from 1,000 participants during a youth empowerment event.
Chicago teens would like to see more investment in job opportunities and businesses on the South and West sides, according to a survey conducted by My Block, My Hood, My City this summer.The youth empowerment nonprofit collected responses in July during Downtown Day, an annual initiative that brings 1,000 teens into the city for a day of experiences that they select. Each participant was given a $50 prepaid debit card to use at destinations of their choice, which included the Art Institute of…
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