CPS leaders say the initiative is designed to expose students to career pathways they might not otherwise access.
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Chicago Tribune

From salons to taquerías, CPS students get to work on their summer internships

About 1,400 students are participating in a Chicago Public Schools summer internship this year, a six-week program aimed at connecting teens with real-world work experience. CPS pays students a stipend of up to $2,000 after placement at one of 300 partner sites, including restaurants, nonprofits and small businesses.

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