YCCS West

YCCS West YCCS West is a Charter High School on the West Side of Chicago that serves students who have disengaged from the public school system.

Youth Connection Charter School is the largest charter school in the United States. Founded in 1997 it is the only charter school in Illinois that targets dropouts and other at-risk students.

Parents, tonight celebrate something beyond a report card. Better attendance, improved effort, increased confidence and ...
09/04/2026

Parents, tonight celebrate something beyond a report card. Better attendance, improved effort, increased confidence and taking responsibility are wins too. Growth deserves recognition. ❤️

🔥 WEEKLY WIN CHECK: What deserves some credit this week?🎯 Better attendance📚 Better grades💼 New career skill🙌 Better att...
09/04/2026

🔥 WEEKLY WIN CHECK: What deserves some credit this week?

🎯 Better attendance
📚 Better grades
💼 New career skill
🙌 Better attitude
💪 Didn’t give up

Drop your win below! 👇

Five days later—and you know something you didn’t know Monday. You handled something that challenged you. You’re another...
09/04/2026

Five days later—and you know something you didn’t know Monday. You handled something that challenged you. You’re another week closer to your goal. That counts. 💯

Parents, “I don’t know yet” doesn’t mean your student has no future plan. It may mean they need more exposure. Career ex...
09/03/2026

Parents, “I don’t know yet” doesn’t mean your student has no future plan. It may mean they need more exposure. Career exploration can help young people compare college, training, employment and other Post-Secondary Pathways.

Pick your lane 👇🎓 College🔧 Vocational Training⚡ Clean Energy💼 Full-Time Employment🪖 Armed Services🤔 Still ExploringThere...
09/03/2026

Pick your lane 👇
🎓 College
🔧 Vocational Training
⚡ Clean Energy
💼 Full-Time Employment
🪖 Armed Services
🤔 Still Exploring

There’s nothing wrong with “still exploring”—just don’t stop looking.

⚡ The world is changing. The workforce is changing. Your skills should be growing too. Clean Energy Jobs are opening ano...
09/03/2026

⚡ The world is changing. The workforce is changing. Your skills should be growing too. Clean Energy Jobs are opening another lane for young people preparing for tomorrow’s workforce.

Parents, if healthcare interests your student, encourage them to ask questions NOW. Eligible YCCS-West graduates can exp...
09/02/2026

Parents, if healthcare interests your student, encourage them to ask questions NOW. Eligible YCCS-West graduates can explore CNA training as one possible starting point toward a future in healthcare. 🏥

Would you rather start earning immediately after graduation 💰 or continue training for a career with more opportunities ...
09/02/2026

Would you rather start earning immediately after graduation 💰 or continue training for a career with more opportunities for advancement? 👀 Tell us WHY.

If you naturally care for others, stay calm under pressure and want meaningful work, healthcare might deserve a closer l...
09/02/2026

If you naturally care for others, stay calm under pressure and want meaningful work, healthcare might deserve a closer look. 🩺 Eligible YCCS-West seniors can explore the Certified Nursing Assistant Program after graduation.

Parents, an internship isn’t only about getting work experience. It can help students discover what they like—and someti...
09/01/2026

Parents, an internship isn’t only about getting work experience. It can help students discover what they like—and sometimes just as importantly, what they DON’T like—before making bigger career decisions.

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4909 W Division
Chicago, IL
60651

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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