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The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
We are excited to share our 2021 annual report which highlights the work we’ve done and lives we’ve touched in Chicago and Cook County.
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Find rewarding and well-paying careers!
Career Connector consists of a series of in-person programs and events throughout suburban Cook County that connects residents to quality career-path opportunities, and employers to a skilled and diverse talent pool. This program is brought to you by Cook County and The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership).
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Employer Services
The Partnership’s goal is to better serve the needs of employers by ensuring we have a skilled labor force that meets the market’s demands. By leveraging The Partnership’s experience and knowledge of occupational training, workplace preparedness and business relations, businesses can use existing resources to produce outstanding results.
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$18.5 Million Good Jobs Challenge Grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) is the recipient of a U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge grant. The Partnership will be awarded $18.5 million through the EDA’s Good Jobs Challenge for employer-led workforce development.
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American Job Center Network Orientation
Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time, looking to advance your career path, or changing careers, The Partnership’s network of workforce providers and American Job Centers can help you. Our Career Coaches provide career coaching, interview prep, resume assistance, and much more. For Spanish speakers, please click here.
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News
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The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) Is Recipient of $18.5 Million Good Jobs Challenge Grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
August 3, 2022
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN $500 MILLION GOOD JOBS CHALLENGE TO EXPAND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
August 3, 2022
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City of Chicago Awards $24 Million To The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership To Aid In Mobilizing And Sustaining A Chicago Community Health Response Corps Team
July 27, 2022