Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Calling anyone interested in a career in healthcare!

Don't miss the Healthcare Industry Job Fair & Hiring Event hosted by The Partnership’s Healthcare Sector Center at the Blue Door Neighborhood Center on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Connect with top healthcare employers, including Northwestern Medicine , Sinai Chicago , and Alivio Medical Center , and explore opportunities for certified nursing assistants, receptionists, caregivers, technicians, physical therapists, and more.

Come prepared—you could land a job on the spot!

RSVP today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oeXLLz5TuEeM-VuK8uW-LwrxdBGWf-9PtiaS8ir-EuNUQUdKS0tCM0kzU1g0Q05KUzFOTUcwMExWNy4u&origin=QRCode

Jaekob I. is an example of how intentional support and perseverance can lead to meaningful career stability.

He enrolled in the Social Enterprise Program at Revolution Workshop, a member of our network. Revolution Workshop empowers people with skills needed for a career in the construction industry.

Through this program, Jaekob received consistent income while working -— on a house renovation as well as other community projects — which helped him pay his bills while gaining new skills. The program is intentionally designed to remove the pressure of “rushing into the next job” by offering a stable, supportive work environment.

Jaekob worked closely with employment coaches on resume development, interview preparation, and goal-setting. His dedication paid off: Today, Jaekob is thriving as a Production Operator.

Bravo, Jaekob. Your dedication is inspiring!

Are you seeking a similar career path? We can help. Visit LevelUpAJC.org

Our next Workforce Innovation Board Meeting is Tuesday, June 16.

The meeting will be held in-person at the Harold Washington Library.

Learn more and RSVP here: https://chicookworks.org/event/workforce-innovation-board-meeting-23/

What is ConstructionWorks? 🚧

ConstructionWorks helps individuals launch careers in the heavy highway and related construction industry, preparing participants for roles like equipment operators, carpenters, and electricians.

Funded by the Illinois Tollway and administered through The Partnership’s network, the program provides free training, career coaching, and direct access to employers.

Since 2018, ConstructionWorks has served more than 1,400 participants with more than 550 career seekers starting training and of those who completed, about 350 landed good jobs!

Learn more: chicookworks.org/initiative/constructionworks

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Hospitality Hires Chicago and to the event’s sponsors!

We were so thrilled to see a full house of career seekers and employers connecting and investing in their futures and the future of their organizations.

Couldn’t attend this event? We have plenty of other opportunities. Launch your new career by visiting LevelUpAJC.org and get connected to an American Job Center.

The 9th annual Hospitality Hires Chicago is here!

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible.

To our employers and career seekers: we hope today leads to meaningful connections and exciting new opportunities.

Congratulations to Claudia Regalado, our Director of Relationship Management, on five years of service with the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)!

We’re proud to see one of our own team members advancing workforce development at the national level through service on the NAWDP Board.

Claudia represents the largest Local Workforce Investment Area in Illinois with excellence. Thank you for your leadership and service!

Join us for the Work, Wellness And a Safer Chicago: A People’s Plan Hiring Fair on Tuesday, June 9.

Meet with dozens of ready-to-hire employers in one room, including:
➡️ Aramark
➡️ Chicago Police Department
➡️ Fifth Third Bank
➡️ Northwestern Medicine

The event is hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, Mayor’s Office of Health & Human Services, City Colleges of Chicago , the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, and SERCO .

Interested in one of the 349 career opportunities available right now?

These roles include:
▶️ Nursing Assistants at $12-$23/hr
▶️ Dishwashers at $16-$24/hr
▶️ Computer User Support Specialists $17-$45/hr

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, find your nearest American Job Center at LevelUpAJC.org.