Chicago Summer Business Institute

Summer Employment for High School Students

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer. These internships take place at various banks, accounting, law and engineering firms throughout the Loop and business districts. In conjunction with a 28-hour work week, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior (ages 15 and under must have a valid work permit);
• Student must have a valid social security card;
• Student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale);
• Student must attend either a public, parochial or private high school;
• Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and
• Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian and must sign Certificate of Income Verification Form