Evaluating Employer Suitability (The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership)

  • When employers initially contact The Partnership, a BRED Specialist who is focused on the employer’s industry is assigned to the inquiry. That Specialist handles large, complex requests that require coordination handled by that Specialist. Simpler, more straightforward requests are referred to delegate agencies.  
  • When working with employers, BRED Specialists typically begin by assessing the needs of the employer’s organization and gaining an understanding of what the employer is seeking to achieve within the workforce ecosystem. This can lead to collaboration with other workforce partners and increased cohesion within the ecosystem.

This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Claudia Cattouse and Tonya Cody-Robinson in 2024. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.