Have you ever wondered how the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce funding initiatives work? The Partnership is a re-funder of federal workforce funds allocated to the City of Chicago and suburban Cook County, which we then invest in our region through a network of about 70 community-based organizations. We also receive funding from other sources to fund workforce development programs for regional career seekers and employers. Could you or your organization become part of this network? Find out more from this PowerPoint deck – How to Become a Partnership Partner, or watch this recorded presentation.
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Occupational Training Providers
An Individual Training Provider is a school or organization that provides occupational training to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act clients on a tuition basis rather than a contractual basis. We do not require a proposal from potential providers. All organizations must complete an application process for consideration.
Policy Letters
Policy Letters provide guidance to local workforce boards, local workforce areas, and American Job Centers to implement rules and regulations.
Request a Letter of Support (LOS) or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) offers Letters of Support (LOS) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to formalize partnerships and support partner funding applications. Nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, and workforce development agencies can request these documents to showcase their collaboration with us on workforce and economic development initiatives.