This session is designed to equip frontline workers with essential tools for emotional support and personal growth within their organizations. Participants will explore practical strategies to enhance self-care, strengthen resilience, and maintain well-being in the workplace. The session also offers a collaborative space for peer-to-peer learning, where participants can troubleshoot challenges, share experiences, and build connections across the provider community. Together, we’ll explore new opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive, solutions-focused environment.

Join us for an interactive webinar in the ISETS system. All participants will receive a log-in to the ISETS Test System and will have the opportunity to practice data entry and maintenance during the training. 

This interactive virtual workshop will guide participants through meaningful self-reflection and practical career planning strategies. Through engaging activities, you’ll gain strategies to help your clients map out their career path, identify their strengths, and set achievable long-term goals.

We’ll also tackle common barriers, such as scarcity mindset and immediate job pressures, while introducing coaching techniques that build motivation and clarity. Whether your client is just starting out or looking to reset their direction, this session will equip you with the tools and mindset to support them in taking ownership of their career journey.

After attending this training, you will be able to:

• Understand the connection between federal policies and state/county administration of TANF Employment and Training

• Understand the distinctions between SNAP Employment and Training, Earn Fare, and TANF Employment and Training

• Gain a better understanding of TANF Employment and Training terminology, policies and typical activities

• Know where to find more information about IDHS Workforce Development Programs

This session offers a dedicated space for frontline SNAP/TANF E&T providers to pause, reflect, and celebrate their impact. Through stories, shared insights, and peer-to-peer engagement, participants will recognize their contributions to workforce development across Illinois. The session will spotlight successes, explore the experiences of those delivering critical services, and offer tools to sustain momentum and promote well-being in the months ahead. By the end, providers will leave reconnected to their purpose, their peers, and the power of their collective work.

Build your personal awareness, reflect on your own assumptions, and examine how your behaviors impact your daily responsibilities.

Building on the foundation of Strengths-Based Coaching, this course focuses on deepening the skills and techniques coaches utilize with job seekers to achieve long-term goals.

Building on the foundation of Strengths-Based Coaching, this course focuses on deepening the skills and techniques coaches utilize with job seekers to achieve long-term goals.

This session is designed to equip frontline workers with essential tools for emotional support and personal growth within their organizations. Participants will explore practical strategies to enhance self-care, strengthen resilience, and maintain well-being in the workplace. The session also offers a collaborative space for peer-to-peer learning, where participants can troubleshoot challenges, share experiences, and build connections across the provider community. Together, we’ll explore new opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive, solutions-focused environment.

Trauma Informed Care In-Person Training
Date: Tuesday December 9th, 2025
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm central time
Facilitator: CJC Staff
Price: $120 Member / $160 Non-Member
Location: Chicago Jobs Council Office 29 E Madison Street Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60602

Join us for an interactive webinar in the ISETS system. All participants will receive a log-in to the ISETS Test System and will have the opportunity to practice data entry and maintenance during the training. 

An introduction to the role that a board of directors plays in non-profit organizations.

This virtual session offers a practical introduction to the core principles of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), designed specifically for IDHS providers. Participants will learn how to recognize early signs of crisis, use supportive communication techniques, and respond in ways that reduce stress and promote safety. The lesson focuses on real world scenarios and tools to help staff prevent and de-escalate challenging situations, while building positive relationships with the individuals they serve. No prior TCI training required, just a willingness to learn and engage.

This webinar will provide an overview of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, for anyone who works with SNAP Employment and Training programs.  If you are new to working with SNAP E&T, this training will help you better understand important policies for SNAP and SNAP E&T programs.

Through a combination of reflective exercises, practical strategies, and interactive discussions, attendees will learn to differentiate between bias, discrimination, and oppression, while gaining insight into their own experiences in delivering equitable care. The course will also focus on emotion regulation techniques for managing common activating events and encourage participants to make a personal commitment to continued learning and behavior change, fostering a more inclusive and equitable service environment.

Building on the foundation of Strengths-Based Coaching, this course focuses on deepening the skills and techniques coaches utilize with job seekers to achieve long-term goals.

After attending this training, you will be able to:

• Understand the connection between federal policies and state/county administration of TANF Employment and Training

• Understand the distinctions between SNAP Employment and Training, Earn Fare, and TANF Employment and Training

• Gain a better understanding of TANF Employment and Training terminology, policies and typical activities

• Know where to find more information about IDHS Workforce Development Programs

Attendees will be equipped with practical strategies for preventing and intervening in burnout. The course will also provide essential tools to promote resilience, enabling individuals and organizations to maintain long-term well-being in high-stress environments. Ideal for professionals in caregiving and high-demand roles, this training fosters a supportive and sustainable approach to mental health.

This introduction to Career Coaching course focuses on basic skills and tools to engage participants in coaching.

This session is designed to equip frontline workers with essential tools for emotional support and personal growth within their organizations. Participants will explore practical strategies to enhance self-care, strengthen resilience, and maintain well-being in the workplace. The session also offers a collaborative space for peer-to-peer learning, where participants can troubleshoot challenges, share experiences, and build connections across the provider community. Together, we’ll explore new opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive, solutions-focused environment.

In this session, you'll learn to navigate ISETS for job retention, including how to enter job placement information, retention services, and monthly reports. You'll also discover where to find further assistance and resources when needed.

This training will help you apply a coaching approach to set collaborative, meaningful goals with job seekers, prepare for potential setbacks, and utilize new tools throughout the goal-setting process for better outcomes.

Participants will learn how to confidently deliver constructive feedback using the Situation, Behavior, Impact (SBI) model, ensuring that feedback is both effective and actionable.

Stay ahead of the curve by integrating generative AI into your work. This practical, hands-on course is designed for IDHS providers who want to explore how tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity can support clients more effectively.

This month’s Workforce Convo will spotlight CJC’s work alongside CEJA grantees and the lessons emerging from our CEJA Table. Join us as we explore how community organizations are connecting residents to training and clean energy opportunities, and what this means for our broader workforce ecosystem.