Polish American Association's (PAA) Career Center was established to bring professional help and knowledge about the American job market and education opportunities to the immigrant community in the Chicago Metro area, as well as to anyone seeking such assistance. They offer free individual counseling, group lectures, and presentations devoted to issues such as the American job market, educational opportunities, and more. They also provide information on the American system of higher education, the possibilities of financing an education, the process of obtaining a student visa, the evaluation of Polish diplomas, and the transfer of education credits previously earned.

The Manufacturing Careers Internship Program (MCIP) allows young adults to earn money while gaining first-hand knowledge of careers in manufacturing and related industries.

Employment services to individuals with disabilities and those who are low income

Career services center for alumni and DuPage County residents to help them with the job search process and provide the tools and resources needed to find and secure future employment.

Provides career guidance services for residents of Lake County, including: - Career counseling - Education and job-training guidance - Financial aid for education and training - Personalized career plans - Job search assistance through internet job listings - Referrals to partner organizations Also provides computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers to communicate interest to employers. For a calendar of Job Center Recruitment Events visit : https://www.lakecountyil.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=25,23

Offers employment referrals, on-site evaluations, and case management services. Assists individuals in skill assessment, job training, career counseling, financial literacy, and workplace ethics training.

Provides various employment services to those who need help finding employment including skills assessments, training, career planning, job searching and job referral.

Provides various employment services to those who need help finding employment including skills assessments, training, career planning, job searching and job referral.

Provides job readiness, job search/placement including services such as resume writing, filling out application, interview coaching and more.

Provides assistance with job search, filling out application, and interview coaching, job placement and follow-up services.

Provides consulting and placement into employment for individuals and consulting and services to businesses for recruitment, screening, retention, and training of employees.

Provides a variety of employment and training services such as job finding assistance, resume preparation assistance, interview training, on the job training and more.

Provides a variety of employment and training services such as job finding assistance, resume preparation assistance, interview training, on the job training and more.

Provides various employment services to those who need help finding employment including skills assessments, training, career planning, job searching and job referral.

Provides consulting and placement into employment for individuals and consulting and services to businesses for recruitment, screening, retention, and training of employees. Offers full listing of job seeker services at www.workforcezone.org and full listing of business services at www.workforcezone.com.

WIOA and SkillUP are offered in Cass County. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. The SkillUP program provides SNAP participants opportunities to gain skills, training, or experience that will improve their ability to attain employment and decrease their dependency on public assistance programs. The intention of the SkillUP program is rapid attachment to work that leads to self-sufficiency for individuals and families. The program offers job search training, education, and supportive services to participants. The SkillUP program provides short-term training in the quickest possible time in order to lead to employment. Training should be completed within one year or less, must align with the participant’s employment plan, and lead to employment and self-sufficiency.

OAI Chicago - Southland offers general workforce training programs.

The Manufacturing Careers Internship Program (MCIP) allows young adults to earn money while gaining first-hand knowledge of careers in manufacturing and related industries.

Lights of Zion Ministries Chicago provides a free vocational training program that provides community members with various social programs to support individual employment.

StreetWise exists to elevate marginalized voices and provide opportunities for individuals to earn an income with dignity. Anyone who wants to work has the opportunity to move out of a crisis. It specializes in assisting individuals who are homeless, justice-involved, receiving disability, or veterans, who have employment gaps and other barriers to stable work.

Neopolitan Lighthouse's Economic Development and Employment Project (EDEP) was designed to assist victims of domestic violence in securing and retaining gainful employment, acquiring financial literacy, and receiving referrals to job training services.

SER and SERCO provide workforce development and career guidance programs. Services include job readiness, labor market counseling, leadership development, financial coaching, job fairs, interview skill training, and resume development.They specialize in working with customer service retail workers seeking advancement or other employment, as well as individuals looking for a pathway to healthcare-focused job training.

PODER's Workforce Development (WFD) training courses provide career pathways for unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking career opportunities that offer family-sustaining wages and advancement opportunities. Currently, PODER offers a 4-week Career Exploration (CE) training course that serves as a prerequisite to two industry-specific training courses to build the job skills needed to be successful in an insurance or financial services career: Bilingual Insurance Licensing (BIL) and Latinos in Finance (LIF).

Centers for New Horizons operates a full-service employment and training center offering comprehensive career development, employment-focused trainings, and job placement services to meet the unique needs of Chicago's out-of-work and underemployed job seekers. CNH partners with The Chicago Housing Authority to administer HUD's Jobs Plus program.

The Center on Deafness provides a training and employment program for Deaf adults clients. The program is geared towards helping the clients to achieve their maximum potential and independence.