Resources / Workforce program
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