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Workforce Development

Our Workforce Development programs offer classes for education and economic improvement. Our programs are designed to empower individuals to advance their knowledge and skills for employment. We adapt our programs to the needs of our community. We help with financial training, technology training, culinary training, and general employment. All our participants have access to support services to address barriers to success. Through these integrated programs, participants have the necessary tools to help stabilize their lives, build confidence in their careers, and move towards economic self-sufficiency.

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Association House Kitchen

Association House Kitchen is a
fast-paced, 8-week food preparation training and subsidized employment program. The program is designed to equip graduates for positions in restaurants, ghost kitchens, 

catering kitchens, and more. 

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IL Works Construction 

Pre-Apprenticeship Program

The IL Works Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides hands-on training that prepares participants for entry into the construction and building trades. During the program, participants develop foundational skills needed to pursue apprenticeships and careers in the field.

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Meet Our Staff

Get to know our Workforce Development staff. Learn more about their background, interests, and passion for this work. Collectively, we offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise from career mentorship to program development.

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Financial Careers Training

Financial Careers Training prepares graduates for entry-level positions in local banks that pay living wages and offer opportunities for job advancement. The program builds on the skills and experience that participants already possess. 

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Tech#Ready

Tech#Ready is a digital training program that offers courses in Microsoft Office Suite (MOS). The trainings work with Word and Excel. The students receive one-on-one tutoring that allows them to bring those skills into their jobs.

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Referral Form

Know someone who would benefit from one of our Workforce Development programs? Fill out this form and a member of our team will reach out shortly.  

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Clean Energy Jobs

Clean Energy Jobs provides comprehensive training in construction and solar PV installation. After completing this program, graduates will have the skills needed to kickstart their careers in the field of renewable energy.

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NextJob

NextJob is an online job search learning system that uses one-on-one job coaching and multimedia online learning to help people land jobs. The program incorporates video learning, the largest US job board, and mock interview tools.

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