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Young Adult Workforce Development Portal
Explore local career opportunities—and get the tools and guidance you need to start building your future in Chicago & Cook County
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Stories and advice to help you find your version of success
How do you find work that aligns with who you are, and helps you support your vision for yourself, your family, and your future? We’ve interviewed people from all walks of life to find the answers.
Through their stories and advice, you’ll see how your unique skills and experiences—combined with the right training and education—can lead you to possibilities right here in Chicago & Cook County.
Here's how you can get started:
Explore in-demand local careers and industries
Discover local industries, and explore what your day-to-day work could look like.
Explore In-Demand CareersHear stories from people in Chicagoland
See how people from Chicago & Cook County have found their own versions of success.
Hear Career StoriesTake the next step on your career path
Once you know what you want out of your career path, it’s time to find your next opportunity.
Find Training & Job OpportunitiesWhat are you interested in?
We sent local young adults out into the Chicago & Cook County area to learn how following your interests can lead you into growing fields and career paths in our region.
Explore in-demand careers in Chicago & Cook County
Which industries are hiring near you—and what does a typical day look like in these fields? Watch the videos below, then follow the links to get an inside look at local opportunities.
Hear career stories from people in Chicagoland
From getting past obstacles to navigating new opportunities, these career stories from Chicago & Cook County are full of advice to help you plan your own path forward.
What’s possible when your path starts in Chicago & Cook County?
Success looks different for everyone—and every successful person has to get their start somewhere. Get inspired by people whose stories started in your hometown.
Take the next step on your career path
You’ve explored your interests, you’ve seen what’s possible—now it’s time to find your next opportunity in Chicago & Cook County.
Resources to help you reach the next level
Provided by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, these local resources can help you get the training, education, and support you need to tackle your future.
More ways to discover who you are—and what you want out of your career
The Roadtrip Nation Experience: An online self-discovery course
This 5-lesson course will help you discover your interests, explore career possibilities, and talk to someone you admire about how they found their path—so you can discover yours.
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Additional support has been provided by Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Job Training and Placement Program, Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation, and Verizon. This workforce product was funded in part by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information please visit this page: https://chicookworks.org/dol-funding/