Two Reports. One Vision for the Future of Workforce Development
Chicago Jobs Council has released two powerful research efforts that illuminate what’s working, what’s broken, and what the workforce system needs next. Whether you’re a policymaker, provider, or funder, these insights offer the clarity we need to move forward together.
We can do both: protect what we have and plan for the future.
Chicago Workforce Development Report
Prepared by Compass Pro Bono
This report reveals five urgent shifts reshaping Chicago’s workforce development system, and the opportunities they create to build something stronger. Drawing on insights from providers, funders, and policymakers, it offers a clear path forward for a future-ready workforce. View the report and let us know your insights below.
CEJA Table Report
Prepared by Esther Kim, CEJA Policy Program Manager
Illinois’ landmark clean energy jobs law is creating pathways to high-quality careers for communities rich in talent and potential. Discover how Chicago Jobs Council’s CEJA Table is connecting partners and aligning resources to power an equitable clean energy future. We are hosting a Workforce Convo around this report. Register Today!
Let’s Build What’s Next — Together
The insights in these reports are more than research — they are a call to collective action. By applying these findings, sharing your perspective, and collaborating across sectors, we can create a workforce development system that protects equity, is connected, and is built to meet the challenges ahead. We welcome your ideas and feedback — use the box to share your thoughts and help shape what comes next.