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The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership has modified the 2024-2028 Local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) four-year Plan for Local Workforce Innovation Area 7 (Chicago and Cook County). In addition, regional stakeholders have modified the 2024-2028 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regional plan. Visit this page for more information about the modifications.

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Mayor Lightfoot and Kennedy-King College Announce Tech Launchpad To Close Industry Equity Gaps

Mayor Lightfoot and Kennedy-King College Announce Tech Launchpad To Close Industry Equity Gaps

June 21, 2021 Press Releases

World Business Chicago to Provide ThinkChicago Tech Program for City Colleges Students; Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Connects Job Seekers to Tech Careers and Employers to a Skilled Workforce   Chicago, …

The Partnership Hosts Virtual Event: “A Hire Calling” Highlighting the Business Case and Community Benefits of “Second Chance” Hiring

April 20, 2021 Press Releases

The Partnership Hosts Virtual Event: “A Hire Calling” Highlighting the Business Case and Community Benefits of “Second Chance” Hiring Nationally known CEOs and formerly incarcerated individuals join a nationally recognized …

THE CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATES VIRTUAL GRAND OPENING OF CHATHAM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE CENTER

THE CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATES VIRTUAL GRAND OPENING OF CHATHAM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE CENTER

January 19, 2021 Press Releases

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Leads Development of New Jewel on South Side   CHICAGO—(January 19, 2021) The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (“The Partnership”) today hosted elected officials, community leaders, local …

Governor Pritzker and President Preckwinkle Announce New Statewide Network to Deploy Computer Devices for Low-Income Residents Across the State

December 16, 2020 News, Press Releases

Download the press release here. To Enhance Digital Access for Low-Income Families, Governor Issues Call to Action to Public/Private Sectors to Donate Used Equipment to be Refurbished for Illinois Families …

Mayor Lightfoot Announces $10 Million Chicago Hospitality Grant Program As Part Of Emergency Relief Package For Restaurants, Bars And Their Employees

November 5, 2020 News, Press Releases

Download the press release here. Grant program will reallocate CARES Act funds to businesses most impacted by State- imposed mitigation measures; proposed temporary cap on third-party delivery fees, Take Out …

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Cook County Assist Residents and Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

October 28, 2020 News, Press Releases

Download the press release here. $4 million in CARES Act funding supports Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Job Training and Placement Program   (Chicago) – The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) today …

The Partnership Announces 31 Community Based Organizations Selected to Create City’s COVID Contact Tracing Corps

September 14, 2020 News, Press Releases

Download the press release here. CBOs chosen in a competitive RFP process will employ roughly 500 contract tracing positions to stem COVID-19 transmission in Chicago (Chicago) – The Chicago Cook …

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Joins Governor Pritzker and DCEO Director to Announce Funding for Up to 700 COVID-19 Response Job Opportunities  

September 11, 2020 News, Press Releases

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Joins Governor Pritzker and DCEO Director to Announce Funding for Up to 700 COVID-19 Response Job Opportunities    Download the press release here. CHICAGO – The …

Deadline Approaching: Apply for the Chicago Codes Bootcamp Today

September 1, 2020 Press Releases

Download the press release here. Labor Day Brings New Opportunities and Workforce Development Success Stories While Facing Unprecedented Challenges of Pandemic   (Chicago) — As Labor Day approaches, The Chicago …

Roadtrip Nation Documentary Airing This Sunday Features Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership CEO and Suburban Chicago Young Adult Job Seeker

Roadtrip Nation Documentary Airing This Sunday Features Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership CEO and Suburban Chicago Young Adult Job Seeker

July 30, 2020 News, Press Releases

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