Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

The nonprofit that runs the public workforce system for Chicago and Cook County, funding training and connecting job seekers to American Job Centers.

Training providerNo-cost resourceLocal program

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership administers federally funded (WIOA) workforce services across Chicago and Cook County through a network of community organizations and American Job Centers. It funds individual training accounts and runs sector initiatives including ConstructionWorks and clean-energy jobs programs.

Why we recommend it

It can pay for your training and connect you to a local job center — a powerful free on-ramp for Chicagoans.

Pros

  • +Funds training (ITAs)
  • +Large local network
  • +Construction-specific tracks

Watch-outs

  • Eligibility/intake required
  • Not a trade-specific provider

Before you apply

How to applyPartner Finder
Experience neededNo Experience Ok
ReadinessLocal Office Contact
Eligibility and intake apply for funded training.

Coverage

Segments

CommercialResidentialInfrastructure