Introducing Workforce Development Opportunities (City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services)

• DFSS introduces workforce opportunities through delegate agencies and partnerships, such as Skills for Chicagoland’s Future and RiseKit.
• The organization shares information about workforce development options verbally or through written materials during conversations.
• The focus is on long-term impact and career pathways rather than temporary jobs, emphasizing readiness and consulting with employers.

This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Lisa Hampton, Chadra Lang, and Mark Sanders in 2024. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.