Intergenerational fellowship opportunities pairing youth and young adults with volunteer residents at The Mather in Evanston (a life plan community for those 62+).The eMerge program accomplishes these workforce initiatives:
“Through internships, scholarships and fellowship, Mather has created this opportunity for youth and young adults to grow, learn and increase their skills-even having the ability to try out a career before accepting a job offer.” “We’re grateful for the city’s support of eMerge, which is a unique program for Evanston residents to participate in programs that provide a pathway for employment,” said Yvonne Jung, Mather’s senior vice president of human resources. Mather will continue to collaborate with these partners to create opportunities for Evanston youth and young adults that could ultimately lead to full- and part-time careers with Mather. Candidates for eMerge are sourced directly via community partners. Through eMerge, Mather has been involved with community partnerships including the Mayor’s Employer Advisory Council, Youth Job Center, Evanston Township High School, Oakton College, YWCA, Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, iKit and District 65. On February 13, 2023, the City of Evanston approved $58,100-matching support to Mather’s $58,100 investment-for the eMerge program in 2023. EVANSTON, IL-Mather, an 82-year-old not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well, together with the City of Evanston, are creating opportunities for youth and young adult Evanston residents through eMerge, a unique workforce development program by Mather that includes internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities.
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