Youth Programs
The programs below are open to all youth who are looking to feel more empowered and supported within their schools and communities. These curriculum-based groups are partnerships between the NWC and other local Chicago organizations.
My CHI. My Future.
My CHI. My Future. (MCMF) is a citywide initiative, not merely a program, that encompasses all youth programming, job opportunities, and youth-related activities within the City of Chicago. The primary aim of My CHI. My Future. is to establish connections between every young individual in the City and various out-of-school programs.
Through the MCMF initiative, Northwest Center is able to provide internship opportunities, events, trainings, and improve the quality of life for youth across Belmont Cragin.
If you are looking to volunteer or just learn more about our youth efforts please reach out below!
Sustainable Community Schools Initiative
The Sustainable Community Schools Initiative (SCS) brings arts, recreation, music, and mentorship activities to Steinmetz College Prep High School.
We are also challenging the education institution to transform and be more culturally relevant, anti-racist, and equitable, and provide a whole-child approach that offers wrap-around supports, restorative justice, and authentic parent and community engagement. We build on community wisdom and seek to develop a vast network of relationships to strengthen our school community as a resource for everyone, with our students' and their families' well-being as the top priority.
If you're a student looking to explore your passion around fitness, music, photography, art, computer gaming, social justice, and much more, or a Parent/community member looking to get involved in our bustling Parent University, please reach out below. SCS is open to all Chicago Public School students.