Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

“The partnerships bylaws gives chicago cook workforce innovation board ccwib, a related party of the partnership, the authority to elect/appoint the partnerships directors.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the cfo and ceo prior to the board review and approval.”

“The board monitors and enforces its written confict of interest policy by measuring any new contract or hire with the written policy outlined in the employee handbook.”

“The compensation is discussed and voted on by the board of directors.”

“Information is made available upon written request.”

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“The partnerships mission is to create, promote, and effectively manage a network of workforce development organizations that designs innovative solutions to address business needs and prepares individuals for, and connects them to, career opportunities.”

“WIOA - The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIOA is a federal program that provides funding for workforce development initiatives, aiming to help job seekers find employment, education, training, and support services, while also matching employers with skilled workers. It aims to improve the public workforce system, help job seekers succeed in the labor market, and match employers with the skilled workers they need. Key Focus Areas include, Employment Helping individuals find and retain jobs. Education and Training Providing access to education, training, and skill development opportunities. Support Services Offering assistance with things like childcare, transportation, and other needs that can hinder employment.”

“Sector Initiatives - Construction Works Powered by Illinois Tollway The Construction Works is an innovative program that assists men and women in entering careers in the heavy highway and related construction industry. The program creates a pool of diversified candidates ready to work, linking them to hiring construction contractors.”

“Special Populations - Community Health Response Corps COVID-19 Response, Public Health Call Center, Resources and Referrals, Career Pathway to Community HealthPublic Health Workers, Funded 10-15 CBOs by hiring over 100 CHRC through an on-the-job model to support underserved and underrepresented communities with public health needs including resources and referral to housing, childcare, workforce development, food assistance. Formerly the COVID-19 Response Corps with a total of over 1000 staff responding to the COVID-19 needs of the city through public health education, vaccinations scheduling, and resources. Good Jobs Challenge An employer-led initiative to skill and reskill in key sectors, offering employers ongoing opportunities to enhance workforce skill, to train and hire workers within in-demand skills that will lead to good-paying jobs and drive growth in the following industries TDL, Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT. AARP 50 Back To Work Nationwide program that equips workers over 50 with the skills and confidence to compete in todays fast-changing job market. We offer free in-person and online workshops on best practices and strategies to get hired. Opportunity Works paid internship program for youth in the Cook County area ages 16-24. Focusing on transportation, distribution, and logistics TDL, Information Technology IT, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. The Road Home The Road Home serves Chicago and suburban Cook County, addressing the holistic needs of those returning home from Illinois penal institutions. Eligible participants enroll in this comprehensive reentry program beginning pre-release, working to eliminate the barriers to coming home successfully.”

“The value of donated facilities reflected in the audited financial statements as both revenue and expense are shown on these lines as a positive amount for the benefit recieved and a negative amount for the related expense i.e. Net assets are not impacted by the donated facilities”

“The partnership extended more than 750,000 in federal awards as such is required to undergo an additional audit that includes the schedule of expenditure of federal awards, an auditors report on compliance for each major federal program and on internal control over compliance required by the uniform guidance and the auditors report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters based on an audit of financial statements performed in accordance with government auditing standards.”

“The partnerships mission is to create, promote and effectively manage a network of workforce development organisations that designs innovative solutions to address business needs and prepares individuals for, and connects them to, career opportunities.”