Workforce staff helps workers with disabilities on their job search, job applications and orientation. Staff provides ongoing support once the client has secured a job.

An evidence-based practice that provides employment opportunities for those struggling with mental health, substance use, or other concerns.

Provides vocational and pre-employment services to people with disabilities. Aims for the individual to secure and sustain competitive employment. Services include on-site vocational training and job coaching. After training, participants find placement in community-based careers.

Staff helps to develop and facilitate relationships at the workplace for workers with disabilities. Services include job search, applications, orientation and on-going supports once the client has found a job.

Work Readiness Level-up Classes offer support, skills training and job mentoring to individuals living with mental illness to help them find and secure a job. Services include workshops and classes on resume writing, interviewing skills, mock interviews, job search skills training, and support after placement.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Anixter Center's expert team of job coaches and a strong network of community partners will help you land your dream job. When you come to Anixter Center for employment services you can expect: personal coaching, assistance with applications and interviews, customized on-the-job training, and resume and cover letter writing assistance. Anixter is the matchmaker between job seekers and businesses. They work with people who have all different types of disabilities and provide any type of service you need. They work with you individually to identify your unique skill set.

The TransWorks program supports trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals who are currently unemployed or underemployed and seeking new job opportunities through one of their many corporate partners. From employment readiness development to resume development to interview counseling, the TransWorks team works in tandem with the employment department to ensure candidates meet eligibility requirements and land in trans-affirming work environments.

Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) provides programming and/or education that allows an individual to learn about different careers.

South Chicago Parents & Friends provides Community Day Services and Supported Employment programming for adults with disabilities. Employment instills a tremendous amount of pride, independence, responsibility, and self-worth. Having proper vocational and behavioral skills is the place to start.

El Valor believes that individuals with disabilities are vital members of the community. El Valor is committed to assisting and supporting people with disabilities through programs that emphasize personal choice, employment, inclusion, enrichment, and leadership.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Garden Center Services' Supported Employment Program is a creative approach to employment for people with disabilities and a valuable resource for local businesses. Employees receive individualized job skills training and on-the-job support to ensure their performance meets employer expectations and encourages job retention.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center's (B.E.W.) Supported Employment Programs assists consumers in obtaining gainful employment. BEW offers two Supported Employment Programs:The Supported Employment Program (SEP) is a vocational and employment training program for consumers who have intellectual disabilities. SEP is designed to help consumers identify and retain gainful employment at various capacities.The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program is an evidenced-based employment program for consumers between the ages of 18 and 24 who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness. IPS is recovery-oriented and assists consumers in obtaining and retaining employment within local businesses.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Global Executive Council Services' (GEC) Milestone Program is the cornerstone program of GEC that assists individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining community-based competitive employment and measures success at 15, 45, and 90 days of competitive employment.

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. helps people live more independently by obtaining paid employment through the Employment Services program. They offer job coaching services to help the people they serve meet their employment goals and work with businesses throughout the community to place people in jobs in their fields of choice to create economic independence.

Envision Unlimited offers Employment programs at seven Chicago-area locations. Employment Services place clients in positive, team work environments where they're given the opportunity to develop their collaboration skills as well as develop a true sense of pride and self-confidence.Joining the workforce can be a profound moment for an individual with developmental disabilities. That's why Envision's Job Placement and Employment Services have helped clients choose, obtain, and retain community employment with companies such as the Shedd Aquarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Jewel-Osco, and Family Dollar. Client teams also provide subcontracting solutions through the production of commercial pillows for today's transportation leaders.

Northwest Compass provides housing and supportive services to help unaccompanied young adults prepare for life's challenges and navigate crisis. They offer services that aim to break the cycle of poverty for the unseen and often stigmatized population of unaccompanied young adults aged 18-24.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

South Chicago Parents & Friends provides Community Day Services and Supported Employment programming for adults with disabilities. Employment instills a tremendous amount of pride, independence, responsibility, and self-worth. Having proper vocational and behavioral skills is the place to start.