Employment Services Program
Westside Health Authority's Community Employment Center specializes in helping Chicago residents find pathways to employment and long-term career success, while servicing the human resources needs of local businesses. Services for job-seekers include job readiness training, job placement, job club, supportive services, and vocational training. These free services are offered at no cost to individuals with a felony record, veterans, special needs, unemployed, underemployed, and homeless residents of Chicago.
Date of Last Formal Update
05/08/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
5410-5417 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60651
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;
Fax
773-786-0238
Voice
Voice
Application process
Intake procedure includes: Orientation, TABE testing, clients will be assigned to case manager for individual assessment plans to meet and to provide for clients' supportive service needs; assigned to an employment specialist for job readiness training, individual career planning and job placement. Registration is held Monday through Friday at either 9:00am or 11:30am at 5417 West Division, Chicago IL 60651. Call for additional information
Eligibility
Restricted to ages 18+; Caters to homeless; Caters to individuals with developmental disabilities; Caters to unemployed; Caters to veterans
Languages
Spanish
English
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
Westside Health Authority
Westside Health Authority (WHA) is a 501(c)3 organization serving the Austin neighborhood and the greater Westside of Chicago since 1988. Local residents make up the base of their engaged and committed coalition of stakeholders; they are the authority on the needs of their own community and provide the directives on how the organization can be most impactful.