News
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The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Launches First-Ever Podcast: Hire Frequency
October 7, 2021
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Message from The Partnership CEO: The Labor Day Workforce Challenge
September 1, 2021
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Mayor Lightfoot Declares August “Hire Chicago” Month
August 2, 2021
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Request for Proposals for Career Pathway Training Program
June 22, 2021
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Request For Proposals For Delegate Agencies WIOA Title I Services
June 22, 2021
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Mayor Lightfoot and Kennedy-King College Announce Tech Launchpad To Close Industry Equity Gaps
June 21, 2021
Montserrat was matched with Blue Lacuna 1647, a co-working space and business incubator in Pilsen. She taught computer game development to 8 – 12-year-olds for the Latina Girl’s Code. As a result of Montserrat’s hard work throughout the Opportunity Works program, Blue Lacuna offered her a position as a subcontractor at North Eastern Illinois University where she teaches classes in web design and development!
Mary M. graduated from the Technical Opportunities Program, hosted by Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) and funded by The Partnership. Mary now works as a mill cabinet apprentice. She credits her success to the support of CWIT, saying “CWIT is about more than the hard work of preparing women to transition into a new career. It’s the sisterhood, the togetherness, the understanding that we need each other.”
Kobi E. graduated from the Automotive Service and Repair Career Pathways Program, a partnership of Oakton Community College, the Youth Job Center in Evanston and Evanston Township High School funded by The Partnership. Kobi is excited about the future, saying, “This program taught me about perseverance and staying focused on the task at hand.” Kobi will be attending Oakton Community College this fall.
Trevon W. graduated from the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, hosted by Tukiendorf Training Institute (TTI) and funded by The Partnership. Trevon now works as a nursing assistant. He is excited to start his career journey and appreciate TTI’s guidance saying, “The teachers were engaging, and the class sizes were small, really giving me the time and attention I needed to succeed.”
Tupac B. graduated from the Manufacturing Careers Internship Program boot camp hosted by The Partnership’s young adult initiative Opportunity Works. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic spiking during his program, he remained determined and landed a job as a line worker. Tupac is excited about his future, saying, “The manufacturing careers internship program changed my life forever. It gave me the push I needed to start saving, earn my driver’s license, and improve my quality of life.”
Diante H. graduated from The Partnership’s young adult-focused initiative, OpportunityWorks. Diante now works as a production machinist for Laystrom Manufacturing Company. Laystrom Manufacturing is a proud employer, saying, “Diante is a very dedicated fast learner. He exhibits such eagerness to learn and lead that we promoted him within his first six months of employment.”