In February, the Evanston-based nonprofit Mather, which includes senior living residences and a research arm, unveiled eMerge, its new workforce development program created for Evanston youth and young adults to help them increase their skills and try out a job before committing to a career.
The program, which includes internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities, is being funded by an initial Mather investment of nearly $60,000 that is being matched by the city.