Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Lindsey Winford is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in workforce development and career coaching. Currently serving as a Program Coordinator for the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership since July 2022, Lindsey has previously held positions as a Job Development Manager at MicroTrain Technologies and a Career Coach at KRA Corporation. At MicroTrain Technologies, Lindsey focused on business development, forged partnerships to understand talent needs, and facilitated hiring events while maintaining a high hiring average. In the role at KRA Corporation, Lindsey provided individualized career counseling, conducted job readiness workshops, and coordinated job fairs, while also managing client eligibility for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Lindsey's educational background includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) is a non-profit umbrella organization operating the public workforce system for the City of Chicago and Cook County. The Partnership combines federal and philanthropic resources to provide comprehensive workforce development services to employers and job seekers. As the largest public workforce development system in the nation, The Partnership has helped place more than 70,000 individuals in employment; collaborated with more than 2,000 employers; and administered more than $400 million in federal and philanthropic funds. The Partnership’s network consists of 90+ community-based organizations, American Job Centers, satellite sites and sector-driven centers, serving more than 140,000 people annually.