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Workforce Development
About:
The City of Evanston’s Workforce Development Division aims to support local businesses and develop a diverse, skilled workforce by empowering, educating, training, and equipping participants with the skills required to obtain sustainable career and advancement opportunities leading to economic prosperity in Evanston.
Priorities:
- Expand workforce opportunities for underserved populations in the City of Evanston and the broader community, particularly those aged 18 to 30 years old.
- Reduce barriers that prevent job seekers from successfully entering the workforce by empowering Evanston's underserved community members who are unemployed, underemployed, have disabilities, or reentering citizens impacted by the carceral system.
- Enhance public-private partnerships through better connectivity and alignment.
- Increase the opportunities for Minority and Women-owned businesses (MWDEBEs) to thrive and grow in Evanston.
Gaining Resourceful Opportunities While Working
GROWW -- Promoting the use of career pathway approaches to help young adults and Evanston residents succeed in the labor market.
Complete the WFD Contact Form.
Careers in Healthcare
ASPIRE primarily invests in under-resourced high school students and community members ages 17 and older by providing them with opportunities to explore healthcare careers with NorthShore HealthSystem.
Learn more here.
Careers in Retirement and Senior Living
Providing youth and young adults with skills and workforce opportunities through internships, fellowships, and scholarships that lead to full-time and part-time careers with The Mather
Local Employment Program
Providing employment opportunities to qualified Evanston residents as laborers, apprentices and journeymen in such trades as electrical, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, concrete, finishing, truck drivers, etc. for construction projects within the city.
Learn more here or complete the LEP Interest Form.
Providing Residents with Clean and Safe Water
Training Evanston Residents on the skills needed for lead service line replacement and street restoration.
Learn more here.
Evanston WorkforceCONNECT is a dynamic professional social platform designed to foster community, ignite awareness, and boost engagement within the Evanston Community's thriving job market. Whether you're a job seeker, employer, or resource partner, Evanston WorkforceCONNECT is your go-to destination for all things related to career development and employment opportunities in Evanston.
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Build your professional network by connecting with experts, mentors, and peers in your field. Forge meaningful relationships to propel your career forward.
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Connect with local businesses and organizations actively seeking talent. Learn about their culture, job openings, and hiring processes directly from the source.
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Stay informed about local career fairs, workshops, community forums, and networking events happening in Evanston. Expand your knowledge and skill set with valuable resources.
Interested in learning more about opportunities available? Click here.
