Evaluating Employer Suitability (Cook County Bureau of Economic Development)

  • Suitability is assessed programmatically, such as in the Good Jobs Challenge, where employers are onboarded and required to make specific commitments.
  • The needs assessment identifies whether employers are equipped to integrate structured training solutions and their readiness to partner on workforce initiatives.

This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Michael Thompson in 2024. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.