Investing in our next generation! Thank you @govpritzker @ILHumanServices @StateRepWEST for visiting Lockwood Park to celebrate the District employing 100 young adults as part of the COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program. Those 16 to 24 living in a high poverty community and counties hardest hit by COVID-19 face significant challenges securing jobs. We are excited to be selected to help provide lifelong job skills, connect these youth to outstanding mentors, and hopefully this experience will lead to a career in parks and recreation. We believe these team members are our future leaders!