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Introducing Skills Neighborhood Link

Written by Admin | Oct 9, 2019 2:51:00 PM

We’re thrilled to announce plans for a physical presence on Chicago’s South Side to better serve neighborhoods experiencing disparities in employment and economic inclusion, set to open in 2020.

Our new South Side physical presence will mark Skills’ first Chicago-based expansion outside of our Loop location. Skills facilitators will work in the community to source, screen and refer South Side candidates to Chicago employers.

“This new physical presence is a symbol of our ongoing commitment to all of Chicago’s neighborhoods.ˮ – Marie Trzupek Lynch, founding President and CEO

The South Side expansion will allow Skills to help even more local residents access employments opportunities, and it serves as the first step in Skills’ long-term plan for additional expansion sites in Chicago neighborhoods.

Thank you also to the individual donors who have supported

Skills Neighborhood Link

 

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Marie Trzupek Lynch Jon Glick
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