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. 

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Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

George Wright

Thadius Elliott Mba

Jan Terry

Jose Mota

Michael Walton

Abram Garcia

David Swanson

Loraine Volz

Ebony Johnson (formerly Jones)

Claudia Regalado-Cattouse Mba, Baom

The Program Management & Coordination team at the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership oversees the implementation and compliance of workforce development programs. The team ensures that programs meet federal, state, and local regulations, oversees relationships with community-based organizations, and manages specific initiatives like reentry programs and construction initiatives. Additionally, they coordinate efforts related to community innovations and the impact of Covid-19, ensuring seamless service delivery and continuous improvement.

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