Chicago Jobs Council
Our Vision: All people, regardless of where they start or where they’ve been, can access employment as a pathway out of poverty. Founded in 1981 with 18 original members, CJC has grown to include over 100 community-based organizations, civic groups, businesses, and individuals committed to helping disadvantaged Illinoisans gain access to the education and training they need to enter the labor market, secure stable employment at a living wage, and pursue sustainable careers.
07/01/2026
Strong job coaching starts with recognizing strengths.
Join us for "Strength-Based Coaching: Helping Job Seekers Set and Achieve Meaningful Goals," a live virtual training designed for workforce professionals who want to help job seekers build confidence, set meaningful goals, and create actionable plans for success.
During this interactive session, you'll learn how to:
✔️ Build collaborative coaching relationships
✔️ Apply practical coaching skills to goal setting
✔️ Use tools that support accountability and long-term success
✔️ Incorporate coaching techniques into virtual and in-person meetings
Register today: https://www.cjc.net/all-upcoming-trainings/strength-based-goal-setting
Strength-Based Coaching: Helping Job Seekers Set and Achieve Meaningful Goals — %CJC Coaching is a collaborative way of working with job seekers which builds on their strengths and helps them develop actionable, long-term goals. Through this session, you will build your coaching values, skills and tools, and explore how to apply them in your work with job seekers. Expect an interact
06/15/2026
There are still SEATS AVAILABLE for tomorrow's "Conflict Resolution: Creating & Sustaining Inclusive Workplaces" training!
Conflict happens in every workplace. How we respond to it makes all the difference.
Join us and gain practical tools to navigate difficult conversations, strengthen workplace relationships, and build a more inclusive and collaborative culture.
In this interactive virtual training, you'll learn how to:
✔️ Better identify and communicate emotions in workplace interactions
✔️ Practice active listening and perspective-taking
✔️ Give and receive feedback in constructive, respectful ways
✔️ Address conflict with greater confidence and empathy
Register today and invest in stronger workplace relationships. https://www.cjc.net/all-upcoming-trainings/conflict-resolution-creating-sustaining-inclusive-workplaces
06/10/2026
Clean energy jobs are growing across Illinois — and Central Illinois communities deserve to be part of the opportunity.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Central Illinois Clean Energy Workforce Table, a new collaborative effort bringing together workforce leaders, employers, educators, community organizations, and state partners to help build equitable pathways into clean energy careers.
Through this work, CJC will support regional coordination, strengthen workforce strategies, and help ensure communities across Central Illinois can access the jobs and economic opportunities created through Illinois’ clean energy transition.
Learn more: https://www.cjc.net/articles/cjc-launches-clean-energy-workforce-table-in-central-illinois
CJC Launches Clean Energy Workforce Table in Central Illinois — %CJC By Mary Kuhn, CJC CEJA Policy Program Specialist The Chicago Jobs Council is pleased to announce the expansion of their Clean Energy Workforce Table work into Central Illinois. The initiative is funded by the State of Illinois, under the Climate Equity and Jobs Act (CEJA) administered by the Depart
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