- Skills for Chicago uses an informal, conversational approach to gather information from employers. They do not require formal forms in the first meeting. Instead, the process begins with a meeting where they have an open conversation to understand the employer’s needs.
- Before the meeting, the team conducts its own research using a tool called Lightcast to learn about the types of roles the employer hires for, their hiring patterns, and any challenges they’ve faced to get an idea of how Skills can help them.
- In the meeting, the organization works to gain a detailed understanding of an employer’s needs. This includes gathering key information on job requirements, hiring processes, and specific workforce issues, so the team can provide the most effective support.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Bridget Altenburg in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
