Tonya C. has extensive experience in workforce development and training, with a background in business engagement, job development, and project management. Tonya has worked with various organizations such as the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, MAXIMUS, St Paul Community Development, and Alderman Lona Lane's 18th Ward Community Service Center. Tonya holds multiple certifications and degrees in business management, community and economic development, and workforce development. Their expertise lies in employer outreach, grants management, data analytics, and facilitating training programs for both youth and adults.
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.