Introducing Workforce Development Opportunities (Cook County Bureau of Economic Development)

  • Employers are directed to resources like Illinois WorkNet, which provides high-level overviews of training programs and tax credit opportunities.
  • Employers are introduced to workforce programs tailored to meet hiring needs, such as On-the-Job Training (OJT), Class-Sized Training, Customized Training, and Incumbent Worker Training. Cook County actively connects businesses with these opportunities to provide financial support and ensure workforce readiness. The approach prioritizes the practical alignment of programs with employers’ immediate workforce challenges.

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.