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After School Matters
Empowers Chicago Teens

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Spring Session Runs February 24 - May 10.

Stay tuned for more details about our Summer application this April.

Each ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ program opportunity allows YOU to:

LearnÌýnew skills, techniques, and strategies

°Â´Ç°ù°ìÌýwith talented community leaders and network

·¡²¹°ù²ÔÌýmoney for your participation

News & Events

Blog Post

After School Matters Celebrates Chicago Teen Artists through TEENMADE

With a refreshed, dynamic visual identity, TEENMADE introduces a newly designed online shopping experience, featuring teen-made artwork and high-quality merchandise that showcase the incredible work...

Upcoming Event

Sneaker Ball 2025

Prepare to step into an evening of impact, style, and entertainment...

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Our Mission

After School Matters provides out-of-school opportunities for teens across Chicago to connect, create, and thrive.

After School Matters is a nonprofit organization that supports up to 19,000 teens across Chicago each yearÌýwith paid opportunities to develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college, and beyond. Our programs introduce young people to new ideas, places, and people and encourage them to explore their interests as they learn about who they are and who they want to become.

"Having a place like this makes you feel like you’re part of a community. My program is so fun and informative.â€

Support Us

Join our community of supporters and directly impact the lives of Chicago teens.

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Empowering Chicago teens to shape their future.

Arts

Performing, visual, and culinary arts

Communication & Leadership

Business, journalism, marketing and media

Sports

Sports instruction, stadium management, health and wellness

STEM

Applied and natural science, audio/visual, industrial and information technology

Shop unique and creative items made by Chicago teens in After School Matters programs.

Our Alumni

Stay connected with us, share your story, and access resources and opportunities through the After School Matters Alumni Network!

“After School Matters gives teens a reason to be excited and want to learn more. I love ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and all the programs I have been in, they have truly changed me as a person and have helped open up so many doors for me to continue in my career and my college studies.”

Janessa Tyler, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Alum
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