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May 25, 2022 Read more
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December 21, 2021 How We Bridge the Access Gap to Increase Economic Mobility Read more
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Success Stories Ashli Pursues Her Passion for Banking with Skills and Associated Bank Ashli H.’s interest in the finance industry was sparked after working in a store in downtown Chicago. With her customer service and cash handling …
September 27, 2022 Read More
Kamree M. at work at Walgreens
Success Stories Kamree Gets on Track to Achieving Her Career Goals Thanks to Skills and Walgreens Kamree M. was employed as a letter carrier but was discouraged and eager for a career change. She just knew it wasn’t the job for her. After finding …
September 12, 2022 Read More
Motorola Solutions: Champion Sponsor for the 2022 Employment Champions Breakfast
Motorola Solutions Connects Chicagoland Communities Through Their Services and Philanthropic Efforts We are pleased to have Motorola Solutions, Inc. as a Champion Sponsor for our Annual Employment Champions Breakfast.
September 08, 2022 Read More
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Success Stories After Immigrating to the US, Miguel Finds Career Growth Opportunities with Skills and Motivate, LLC When Miguel A. immigrated from Venezuela, he had a challenging time finding work. He applied to hundreds of finance jobs but was discouraged to find …
August 30, 2022 Read More
Chicago Fire Foundation: Champion Sponsor for the 2022 Employment Champions Breakfast
The Chicago Fire Foundation Supports Chicagoland Communities Through Sporting Programming and Resources Founded in 1997 on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Chicago Fire Football Club is an American professional soccer franchise. …
August 24, 2022 Read More
Ulta Beauty: Ambassador Sponsor for the 2022 Employment Champions Breakfast
Ulta Beauty Changes the View of Cosmetics Through Impactful Work in the Chicagoland Community We are pleased to have Ulta Beauty as an Ambassador Sponsor for our Annual Employment Champions Breakfast.
August 17, 2022 Read More
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Success Stories Chantal’s Journey with Skills Introduces Her to a New and Unanticipated Career Path Chantal T. wasn’t looking for a job when she first discovered Skills for Chicagoland’s Future. Instead, she was helping a roommate find employment. …
August 15, 2022 Read More
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Success Stories Latrice Finds New Experiences at UChicago Medicine and Values Support Offered by Skills Staff Latrice B. was previously working in home care but decided it was time to pursue new opportunities. In her search, she received an email from Skills …
August 09, 2022 Read More
Dr. Goger from The Brookings Institute
Workforce Development Dr. Goger Shares Her Insights on Hiring Trends During a Skills Exclusive Webinar On Tuesday, July 19th, Skills for Chicagoland’s Future hosted Dr. Annelies Goger, a Fellow and Economic Geographer at The Brookings Institute, for an …
July 29, 2022 Read More
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