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
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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