Chicago Jobs Council

Let's get ready to make a bigger impact than ever. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we work together. #MoreTogether This Giving Tuesday, join us as we kick off our end-of-year fundraising campaign to uplift the work CJC does alongside our partners to create more opportunities for all people to have access to meaningful employment. Stay tuned for details on how YOU can be part of something greater. #SupportCJC #GivingTuesday #MoreTogether

Today, we had the last out of 5 Illinois Tollway Stakeholder Advisory Team Meetings. What an experience it was to be at the table amongst many professionals and provide input to help shape the future of the tollway in the next five years and make it the best tollway system in the country. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of this experience. Thank you to my CEO, George Wright, for allowing me to represent the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and highlight the importance of workforce development in strategic plans like these. Shout out to Cassaundra Rouse, Executive Director of the Tollway. You rock! You and your team made this process inviting, judgemental-free, fun, and space of collaboration and innovation. I learned a lot and made connections that are important to our industry. We can't do it alone. It's time to widen the lane and work together. As Cassaundra said, it’s the last meeting, but the communication doesn’t end. I’m excited to see the final draft of all the great collaboration in those meetings. #illinoistollway #workforcedevelopment #chicookworks #stakeholderadvisory #diversity #inclusion #sustainablity #innovation #equitable #economicdevelopment #SAT #partnerships

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Common Myths Employers have about Apprenticeships It is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), and we are so excited to celebrate and uplift the importance of this pathway to meaningful employment. Still, we also want to share with our community the importance of getting more employers on board with creating apprenticeships. Although we currently have over 1,000 programs in IL, we want to see more in 2025! Help spread the word by sharing this post to bust common misconceptions about what it may take for an employer to begin setting up an apprenticeship program in their company. *These myths summarize a resource shared by the Apprenticeship Illinois team. Read our full blog: https://lnkd.in/dHw-T-us

Grantees of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) recently met at the Chicago Jobs Council for an exciting first step in transforming Chicagoland’s clean energy workforce. With organizations like NLEN and Central States SER in the room, conversations sparked fresh ideas for collaboration, resource sharing, and impactful outreach. Want to know how they plan to turn CEJA’s vision into reality? Dive into our latest blog to discover what’s next for equitable job creation in clean energy! Read Blog: https://lnkd.in/gNqhhKWv #CleanEnergyJobs #CEJA #WorkforceDevelopment #EquityInAction #GreenJobs #ClimateWorkforce #ChicagoJobsCouncil #SustainableCareers #CommunityImpact

We all came together as a country to vote for our next president. Next month, we will gather our members to discuss the potential impact of these election results on workforce development policies. This meeting will provide an opportunity to voice concerns and propose solutions.  Today, we want to hear from all of you in the workforce development community: How do you think the election results will impact your organization's work, and what strategies will you use to sustain your efforts? #WorkforcePolicy #FutureOfWork #WorkforceConvos #ChicagoJobsCouncil

It's time for policies that reflect the real needs of workers and students. By sharing their lived experiences, people are directly impacting the policies that shape the workforce. Learn how in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/eQZXuTyQ

Are you prepared to handle trauma in your work with clients? Join our Trauma-Informed Care workshop on November 13, 9 am - 12 pm, at the CJC office. This session, led by Kate Harrington-Rosen, covers essential skills, from identifying trauma types to setting healthy boundaries. Step into this learning space to make a real difference in your client work and your well-being. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/g6ZArxMw

📢 Member Spotlight: Greater West Town Project 🌆 For over 35 years, Greater West Town Project has been building pathways to success for Chicago’s West Side communities through skill-building, job placement, and education. Discover how their programs are opening doors for youth and adults like Brilliance Swan, who recently found career success through their woodworking training. 🛠️✨ Read the full story and see the impact they’re making! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/giqWpJY3 #MemberSpotlight #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityImpact #ChicagoJobsCouncil #GWTP

We are so glad to continue our work with JPMorganChase in the new year.