Summer Business Institute Preparing Today’s Students to Become Tomorrow’s Professionals

Application for Employment – For more info visit our website at www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com Last Name First Name MI

Address City Zip code Chicago Date of Birth Age Sex Social Security No. (a valid social security card is required for participation)

Home Phone Cell or Alternate Phone

Email Address*

*If you do not currently have an email address, we recommend that you visit www.yahoo.com or www.gmail.com to sign up for a free email account for convenient receipt of notifications from the Chicago Summer Business Institute. High School Current Grade Current GPA on a scale of 10th or 11th 4.0 or 5.0 JOB READINESS WORKSHOP Saturday, March 16th from 10am to 12pm | more info @ www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com I am interested in participating in the Job Readiness Workshop on March 16h (please circle one) Yes or No

Eligibility Requirements: Application Requirements (ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE SAME TIME AND STAPLED IN THE ORDER LISTED BELOW):  Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior (ages 15 and under must submit a valid work permit);  Complete Application for Employment  Student must have a valid social security card;  Complete Income Verification Form  Student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale);  Provide Essay (2 pages, typewritten double-  Student must attend either a public, parochial or spaced on topic below): private high school; “Based on today’s economy, what do you see as a  Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and  Student must have an annual family income of benefit and/or hindrance to your education success? $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian Why? (Please provide a detailed response)” must sign Certificate of Income Verification Form  Provide Updated Resume INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON  Provide Two (2) Letters of Recommendation TH TH SATURDAY, APRIL 20 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 27  Provide Official High School Transcript STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL* REGARDING (Sealed envelope with school stamp) HIS/HER SCHEDULED INTERVIEW DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.

Student Signature (REQUIRED – application will not be considered without signature) Date

Parent Signature (REQUIRED – application will not be considered without signature) Date

Mail completed application materials with required signatures to: Chicago Summer Business Institute P.O. Box 64445 Chicago, 60664

All application materials must be received or postmarked on or before March 22, 2013. INCOMPLETE, LATE, EMAILED AND/OR FAXED APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Chicago Summer Business Institute Preparing Today’s Students to Become Tomorrow’s Professionals

CERTIFICATE OF INCOME VERIFICATION

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (“CSBI”) was founded in 1991 to provide paid summer internships to students and introduce them to the Chicago business community. CSBI’s goal is to give its participants an incentive to continue their education while preparing them for the business world.

One of the eligibility requirements for participation in the CSBI program is that the annual household income of the applicant’s Parents/Guardians does not exceed $60,000.00. The undersigned certifies that:

1. they are the Parents/Guardians of ______;

2. the Parents/Guardians annual household income at the time of this application does not exceed $60,000.00; and

3. the Parents/Guardians current annual household income is:  Less than $15,000  $15,001 - $30,000  $30,001 - $45,000  $45,001 - $60,000

Signature(s) and proof of income is required (i.e., monthly pay stubs, income tax form, W-2, etc.)

______Print Name Print Name (Parent/Guardian) (Parent/Guardian)

______Sign Name Sign Name (Parent/Guardian) (Parent/Guardian)

______Date Date

P.O. Box 64445 | Chicago, Illinois 60664  Phone: 312-545-7855 | Fax: 312-252-3099 Website: www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com  Email: [email protected] Chicago Summer Business Institute Preparing Today’s Students to Become Tomorrow’s Professionals

JOB READINESS WORKSHOP Munity | Chicago, an affiliate of the Chicago Summer Business Institute (“CSBI”), is hosting a free workshop for CSBI applicants. Workshop highlights include creating effective resumes, preparing for successful interviews, making positive first impressions, understanding office etiquette, and interactive role-playing.

WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers* 121 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois *Do not contact City Hall or its employees for information regarding this workshop. Space is limited and registration is required. If you are interested in attending this Workshop, please note your participation on your CSBI Application for Employment and/or email your NAME, AGE, HIGH SCHOOL and GRADE LEVEL to [email protected] on or before March 8, 2013. Participation will be granted on a first come, first served basis and you will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Completed CSBI applications may be submitted at the workshop. PRIZES WILLBE GIVEN AWAY!!

For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com.

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