Workforce Development Jargon (Women Employed)
This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Tara Driver in 2026. This content was approved by the organization in May 2026.
Workforce Development Jargon (YearUp United)
● Year Up defines “opportunity talent” as individuals seeking to fill the millions of jobs in the ecosystem that require specific certifications or training. The organization specializes in bridging the gap between these open roles and young talent pursuing those opportunities. ● In tandem with opportunity talent, Year Up highlights “skills-first talent” by emphasizing how…
Workforce Development Jargon (Calumet Area Industrial Commission)
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Jacob Carruthers in 2026. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
Workforce Development Jargon (Youth Job Center)
Internally, YJC distinguishes between official employer partners and active employer partners. Official partners provide ongoing feedback, hold monthly check-ins, collaborate using shared spreadsheets, and generally have a higher level of engagement. Assessing partnership levels allows the organization to target its efforts and engage employers at the appropriate levels. This content is based on interviews or…
Workforce Development Jargon (MxD)
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Angela Accurso in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
Workforce Development Jargon (DCEO)
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Kelly Lapetino in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
Workforce Development Jargon (CFL)
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Eileen Vesey in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
Workforce Jargon (Skills for Chicagoland)
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Bridget Altenburg in 2025. This content was approved by the organization in February 2026.
Workforce Development Jargon (Harper College)
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Besa Sadiku in 2024. This content was approved by the organization in March 2025.
Employer-Facing Language vs Workforce Language (Corporate Coalition of Chicago)
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Steph Dolan in 2025. This content was approved by the organization in April 2025.
