Chicago Jobs Council

In times like these, collective advocacy is more important than ever. By joining CJC Membership, you’re not only supporting our work to break barriers in workforce development—you’re amplifying your impact. Together, we can uplift the needs of our field with one powerful voice. 💼💪 Join us for a Virtual Info Session on March 26th at 2 PM to learn how membership fuels advocacy, strengthens coalitions, and provides unique benefits to amplify your work. https://lnkd.in/ghETCkWx #WorkforceDevelopment #AdvocacyInAction #BreakingBarriers #CJCMembership #EquityAtWork #CoalitionBuilding #MakeAnImpact #WorkforceJustice #JoinUs #StrengthInNumbers

CEO Lisa M. Bly-Jones, Ed.D. has been invited to contribute to federal policy conversations and offer practical  guidance to changemakers and skills advocates from across the country! Meet us at  National Skills Coalition’s annual Skills Summit in Washington, DC, for a session on The WIOA Roadmap: What’s Next and What States Can Implement Today. #NSCSkillsSummit Join CJC in Washington, DC on May 5-7! Register here:   https://lnkd.in/d-Rgi98S

Stronger together, united in purpose, empowered by action. Join us on June 12th for our Annual Meeting! Learn how membership with CJC amplifies advocacy and creates meaningful impact in the workforce development field. Early Bird tickets are just $60—get yours today! GET YOUR TICKETS: https://lnkd.in/gUdpwB3R

🚨 We're looking for a Policy Fellow! Are you passionate about advancing workforce equity and removing barriers to employment? Join Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) as a Policy Fellow Internship and help reimagine our workforce system to ensure everyone can thrive. What You’ll Do: - Conduct research and create advocacy materials. - Support coalition tables and stakeholder engagement. - Develop blog posts, infographics, and other content. - Influence city, state, and federal workforce policies. What You’ll Bring: - Strong communication and analytical skills. - Excellent organization and time management. - Commitment to equity and systemic change. Details: - Hybrid work, 20-24 hours/week (great for grad students). - Fellowship runs September–May/June with a $4,000 stipend. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gQjav3EA #WorkforceDevelopment #PolicyFellowship #EmploymentEquity

Let's begin to peel the onion back. We are doing our first CRC Train-the-Trainer Session next month. Join us on April 23rd for Unlock Career Success: Train-the-Trainer Session on the Career Planning Process—a hands-on workshop for workforce professionals and career coaches. This interactive session will equip you with tools to: ✅ Guide participants through self-reflection and goal-setting. ✅ Facilitate career-mapping activities to inspire long-term planning. ✅ Address challenges like scarcity mindset and short-term focus. ✅ Motivate job seekers toward meaningful, lasting careers. Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gUmY59Xr

Your voice matters! We're gathering insights to improve our public training programs and ensure they meet your needs. Take a few minutes to share your feedback with us through our Public Training Survey. Your input helps us shape the future of workforce development and create more effective, accessible training opportunities. 🌟 🔗https://lnkd.in/gSp-b3jD #PublicTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityFeedback #YourVoiceMatters #CJC #StrongerTogether

🚨 We're looking for a Policy Fellow! Are you passionate about advancing workforce equity and removing barriers to employment? Join Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) as a Policy Fellow Internship and help reimagine our workforce system to ensure everyone can thrive. What You’ll Do: - Conduct research and create advocacy materials. - Support coalition tables and stakeholder engagement. - Develop blog posts, infographics, and other content. - Influence city, state, and federal workforce policies. What You’ll Bring: - Strong communication and analytical skills. - Excellent organization and time management. - Commitment to equity and systemic change. Details: - Hybrid work, 20-24 hours/week (great for grad students). - Fellowship runs September–May/June with a $4,000 stipend. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gQjav3EA #WorkforceDevelopment #PolicyFellowship #EmploymentEquity

Feedback Friday: Help us inform the work we do!

Hear from our members: 'The professional development offered has been key to building expertise on our team. We have been able to network with other organizations through CJC.’ Don’t forget—our membership discount ends in April. Become a member today and receive 15% off your 1st year and 15% discount code for your first Customized Training. https://lnkd.in/giwxTnMC

We hope our new federal policy priorities evoke you to take action now! https://lnkd.in/eGHfRDgU 💡 How? Join us at the Skills Summit in Washington, DC to keep skills policy at the forefront of federal conversations.