2012 Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) application package
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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.
2012 Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) application package
- 1. Chicago Summer Business Institute Preparing Todays Students to Become Tomorrows Professionals Application for Employment For more info visit our website at www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com Last Name First Name MI Address City Zip code Chicago Date of Birth Age Sex Social Security No. (a valid social security card is required for participation) Home Phone Cell or Alternate Phone Email Address* *If you do not currently have an email address, we recommend that you visit www.yahoo.com or www.gmail.com to sign up for a free email account for convenient receipt of notifications from the Chicago Summer Business Institute. High School Current Grade (please circle one) 10 or 11 Current GPA on a scale of Current Class Ranking out of JOB READINESS WORKSHOP Saturday, March 24th from 10am to 12pm | more info @ www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com I am interested in participating in the Job Readiness Workshop on March 24th (please circle one) Yes or No Eligibility Requirements: Application Requirements (ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE SAME TIME AND STAPLED IN THE ORDER LISTED BELOW): Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior (ages 15 and under must submit a valid work permit); Complete Application for Employment Student must have a valid social security card; Complete Income Verification Form Student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale); Provide Updated Resume Student must attend either a public, parochial or Provide Essay (2 pages, typewritten double- private high school; spaced on topic below): Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and New Applicants: Student must have an annual family income of How the CSBI Can Help Me in My Career Goal $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian 2011 CSBI Interns: must sign Certificate of Income Verification Form What I Learned Last Year from the CSBI and How I Can INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON Use Those Skills to be a Better Worker in 2012 TH ST SATURDAY, APRIL 14 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 21 STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL* REGARDING IS/HER Provide Two (2) Letters of Recommendation SCHEDULED INTERVIEW DATE, TIME AND LOCATION. Provide Official High School Transcript (Sealed envelope with school stamp) Student Signature (REQUIRED application will not be considered without signature) Date Parent Signature (REQUIRED application will not be considered without signature) Date School Official Signature (REQUIRED application will not be considered without signature) Date Mail completed application, along with required documents and signatures to the: Chicago Summer Business Institute P.O. Box 64445 Chicago, Illinois 60664 All application material must be received or postmarked on or before March 30, 2012. LATE APPLICATIONS AND/OR FAXED COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- 2. Chicago Summer Business Institute Preparing Todays Students to Become Tomorrows Professionals CERTIFICATE OF INCOME VERIFICATION The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) was founded in 1991 to provide paid summer internships to Chicago high school students and introduce them to the Chicago business community. CSBIs goal is to give its participants an incentive to continue their education while preparing them for the business world. One of the eligibility requirements for participation in the CSBI program is that the annual household income of the applicants Parents/Guardians does not exceed $60,000.00. The undersigned certifies that: 1. they are the Parents/Guardians of ___________________________________________; 2. the Parents/Guardians annual household income at the time of this application does not exceed $60,000.00; and 3. the Parents/Guardians current annual household income is: Less than $15,000 $15,001 - $30,000 $30,001 - $45,000 $45,001 - $60,000 Signature(s) and proof of income is required (i.e., monthly pay stubs, income tax form, W-2, etc.) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Print Name Print Name (Parent/Guardian) (Parent/Guardian) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Sign Name Sign Name (Parent/Guardian) (Parent/Guardian) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Date Date P.O. Box 64445 | Chicago, Illinois 60664 Phone: 312-545-7855 | Fax: 312-252-3099 Website: www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com Email: info@chicagobusinessinstitute.com
- 3. Chicago Summer Business Institute Preparing Todays Students to Become Tomorrows Professionals JOB READINESS WORKSHOP Munity | Chicago, an affiliate of the Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI), is hosting a free workshop for CSBI applicants. Workshop highlights include creating effective resumes, preparing for successful interviews, making positive first impressions, understanding office etiquette, and interactive role-playing. WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers* 121 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois *Do not contact City Hall or its employees for information regarding this workshop. Space is limited and registration is required. If you are interested in attending this Workshop, please state your participation on your CSBI Application for Employment and/or email your NAME, AGE, HIGH SCHOOL and GRADE LEVEL to info@chicagobusinessinstitute.com on or before March 16, 2012. Participation will be granted on a first come, first served basis and you will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Completed CSBI applications may be submitted at the workshop. PRIZES WILLBE GIVEN AWAY!! For more information or to register, please visit our website at www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com. P.O. Box 64445 | Chicago, Illinois 60664 Phone: 312-545-7855 | Fax: 312-252-3099 Website: www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com Email: info@chicagobusinessinstitute.com
- 4. 2011 Participating Firms Acacia Financial Group, Inc. Amalgamated Bank of Chicago Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Bank of America, N.A. Bansley and Kiener LLP Barclays Blaylock Robert Van, LLP BNY Mellow Trust Company Burke Waren MacKay & Serritella, PC Cabrera Capital Markets, Inc CITI Fitch, Inc George K. Baum & Company Great Lakes Advisors, Inc Harris N.A. HNTB Corporation Jefferies & Company JP Morgan Chase & Co Katten Muchin Rosenman Keeley Asset Management Corp Kutak Rock LLP Landrum & Brown, Inc Loop Capital Markets Mayer Brown LLP Mesirow Financial MMF Capital Management LLC Morgan Stanley M R Beal Nationwide Retirement Solutions Preparing Today s Students to Northern Trust Company become Tomorrow s Perkins Coie LLP Professionals Podesta & Co. Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc. Schiff Hardin Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., LLC Standard & Poor's P.O. BOX 64445 The Rise Group, LLC Chicago, Illinois 60664 UBS P : 312.545.7855 Ungaretti & Harris LLP F : 312.252.3099 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. E : info@chicagobusinessinstitute.com W: www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com William Blair & Company
- 5. CSBI has made a huge impact on my life. The work experience I gained through this program set me apart from 2011 Participating Schools other students. As a CSBI intern, a foundation was laid which set the framework for college level internships with other major corporations. CSBI gave me the tools to achieve in the business world early on. I am now a Al Raby High School Maria High School 2008 Magna Cum Laude B.B.A. graduate from Howard University. I can wholeheartedly state that Amundsen High School Marine Math & Science Academy CSBI played an integral role in my small measure of success. Aspira M. Ramirez High School Morgan Park High School I am extremely grateful to this program. 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Workshop highlights Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep St. Benedict High School include topics on how to: Obtain information about the college Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) admissions process Academy St. Gregory the Great High School Attend a public, parochial or private create effective resumes Eligible to receive monetary high school Henry Ford Power House High School St. Ignatius College Prep prepare for successful interviews scholarships awarded to top- make positive first impressions Are residents of the city of Chicago Hirsch Metropolitan High School St. Laurence High School performing students at the end of the learn office etiquette Have an annual family income of Holy Trinity High School Thomas Kelly High School program interactive role-playing $60,000 or less John F. Kennedy High School University of Chicago Lab High School Space is limited. For more info. John Hancock Prep High School regarding registration, please visit Voise Academy High School www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com. John Marshall High School Von Steuben High School . Jones College Prep High School Walter Payton College Prep Kenwood Academy Westinghouse College Prep Lake View High School All qualifying sophomores and juniors attending public, private and parochial schools in the city of Chicago are Whitney Young Magnet High School encouraged to apply to the CSBI program. Students may obtain an application and other pertinent information Lane Tech High School William H. Taft High School from high school Principals or Guidance Counselors. Also, feel free to download an application from our website Lincoln Park High School at www.chicagobusinessinstitute.com. William J. Bogan High School Lindblom Math & Science Academy World Language High School Little Village High School