Purpose of Request for Information
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) is seeking input to inform the development of a centralized Business Hub (Hub) similar to a Center of Excellence, which will serve as the primary employer-facing entity for the regional workforce system (LWIA 7).
The Hub is intended to:
- Serve as a single point of entry for employers;
- Coordinate employer engagement across the system, eliminating duplication;
- Drive demand-driven talent pipelines aligned to industry needs;
- Establish consistent standards, data practices, and performance expectations; and
- Strengthen alignment between workforce, economic development, and training partners.
This Request for Information (RFI) will inform the design of a future Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure an operator responsible for managing this centralized model.
Read The Full RFI
The complete Request For Information is available for download. Click here to download the RFI.
Submit a Response
RFI responses must be submitted electronically through the official online submission form by the stated deadline. Paper (hard copy), email, and facsimile submissions will not be accepted, and late submissions will not be reviewed. Completed RFI responses must be submitted electronically no later than Monday, April 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT to the RFI Submission Form.