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General Public Job Seekers Service Providers Business and Government  

CJC informs business and government about policy and practice issues in Chicago's workforce development system, employment service provision, and innovations in workforce development. To learn more, please use the following links to a variety of online resources.

We host a monthly meeting for our members and others to discuss key public policy issues that impact services to disadvantaged job seekers and develop responsive strategies for resolving them.

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Targeted primarily to community-based organizations who provide employment services to low-income individuals, we offer training programs and resources to help frontline workforce professionals better meet the needs of businesses and job seekers in making the right employment connections. Local workforce staff receives industry-focused newsletters, skills training, workshops, and informative conversations to build their capacity to serve dual customers - disadvantaged job seekers and employers.

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Relevant Reading

Our reports and analysis address key issues that impact employment for disadvantaged job seekers. Here are some of our most popular publications for business and government:

Big Shoulders, Big Challenges: An Update on Workforce Development Funding in Chicago

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Illinois' Workforce Development System, Budget Brief No. 1

Big Shoulders, Big Challenges: Preparing Chicago's Workforce for the New Economy

Partnerships for Job Training and Economic Development: An Evaluation of Illinois' JTED Program

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Online Resources

For your convenience, CJC provides a list of links to web sites that may help you in your day-to-day work.

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Member Directory

Many of CJC's members are community-based organizations providing job training and employment services. Contact them directly to learn more about their programs.

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