- The Corporate Coalition of Chicago is an alliance of companies focused on reducing racial and economic inequities in the region. It does this by leveraging corporate capital, expertise, and employee engagement.
- The organization leads the Fair Chance Hiring Cohort, a structured, nine-month program that combines peer learning, coaching, and employer engagement to advance fair chance hiring practices. This includes both learning and implementation phases.
- Unlike some workforce organizations, the Corporate Coalition primarily works with mid-to-large employers that are already interested in inclusive hiring. This targeted approach streamlines engagement by focusing on companies ready to implement fair chance hiring practices.
- Employer recruitment is relationship-driven rather than reliant on cold outreach. Companies are engaged through existing Corporate Coalition members, personal referrals, and partnerships with industry networks.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Steph Dolan in 2025. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
