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Welfare to Work Programs | Job Ready IL

Report

Resource Name:Welfare to Work Programs | Job Ready IL

address

118 North Clark Street, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, Chicago, IL 60602

Eligibility

Residents of Illinois, especially those who are enrolled in or qualify for SNAP benefits.

Required documents

Photo ID (driver's license/state ID) Additional documents may be required.

Hours

Website: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Office: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
312-443-5500

Voice

·

Main

Languages

English

Application process

Visit the free online training webpage to begin.

Fees

No Fees

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Free, online training program that allows residents of Illinois to learn valuable job search skills, develop professionally, and explore career path options while earning hours that count toward SNAP work requirements. This program is a collaborative effort between multiple initiatives in Illinois, overseen by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development., and approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) as a Qualifying Work Program for the SNAP Work Requirement.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/14/2026

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Job Ready IL
Free, online training program that allows residents of Illinois to learn valuable job search skills, develop professionally, and explore career path options while earning hours that count toward SNAP work requirements. This program is a collaborative effort between multiple initiatives in Illinois, overseen by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development., and approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) as a Qualifying Work Program for the SNAP Work Requirement.