Introducing Workforce Development Opportunities (The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership)

  • BRED Specialists provide employers with an End of Year Report as an initial introduction to workforce development opportunities. To ensure that employers are not overwhelmed with information, a Specialist will provide an overview of the various opportunities that are available and will continue to educate the employer about the ecosystem over time. Specialists work with employers to assess their needs and provide more targeted information about programs and other business services. 
  • The Partnership hosts various events where employers are present. Following these events, employers are sent a survey that includes questions that will allow them to request business services from The Partnership.
  • Employers are encouraged to visit the TPM Academy website to access virtual and in-person training facilitated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation on the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) approach. The TPM approach teaches leaders to create career pathways for workers with talent pipelines that are aligned with dynamic business needs.

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.