Local Workforce Impact on a National Scale

The Skills Model empowers our affiliate sites across the country in creating ways to connect jobs to people and people to jobs that otherwise would not exist. By starting with the job first, our Skills Model promotes equitable hiring practices, closes the access gap, and reduces barriers to unemployment.  

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Proven Results

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17,720+

Candidates placed into jobs

317+

Employer Partners

$6,120

More Earned by Skills Placements Each Year

$411.4M

Total Wage Impact

A Workforce Solution for Every Community

Our original site was founded in Chicago in 2012 and remains our headquarters today. We have since expanded with sites in Rhode Island and Phoenix. Over the next 10 years we plan to serve 25 sites, helping to grow and strengthen the opportunities we provide.

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Chicago

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Rhode Island 

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Phoenix

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Future Site

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Getting Involved

Let's work together to increase access and equity for job seekers. If you're looking to hire, support our expansion efforts, or bring the Skills Model to your city, now is the time to connect. 

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Personal Success Stories

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Aisha W.

Manager of Customer Service, Carelon
Prophet H.

Welding Engineer, Freedman Seating
Patrice J. at Bank of America
Patrice J.

Relationship Banker, Bank of America
Gabriel A. with Morningstar
Gabriel A.

Morningstar Development Program, Morningstar
Sherrie C. with Bank of America
Sherrie C.

Advanced Client Solutions Specialist, Bank of America
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Arvilia J.

Certified Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens
Mayra working for Freedman Seating
Mayra G.

Customer Services Representative, Freedman Seating
Eddy working for Jewel-Osco
Eddy N.

Grocery Manager, Jewel-Osco
Anthony working for BMO
Anthony D.

Associate Banker, BMO Harris Bank
Walter working for CDW
Walter W.

Executive Nonprofit Account Manager, CDW
Alana working at Chase Bank
Alana B.

Investment Professional, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Lynnettra working at Associated Bank
Lynnettra H.

Banker, Associated Bank
Mary working at Northwestern
Mary C.

Dietary Service Aid, Northwestern Medicine
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Miguel A.

Operations Manager for Service Delivery, Divvy
Kamree working at Walgreens
Kamree M.

Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens
Quinton working at Walgreens pharmacy
Quinton T.

Certified Pharmacy Technician, Walgreens
Jessica at Rush University Medical Center
Jessica T.

Patient Care Technician, Rush University Medical Center
Theodore at Chase Bank branch
Theodore B.

Associate Banker, Chase Bank
Brock speaking at podium
Brock T.

Customer Service Representative, Discover Financial Services
James working from home
James C.

Referral Specialist, AIM Specialty Health
Irey at Jewel-Osco in Woodlawn
Irey K.

Cashier/Clerk, Jewel-Osco
Jackie at Ulta
Jackie P.

Store Manager, Ulta Beauty
Jelnachea
Jelnachea J.

Member Service Representative, GoHealth
Yasmin's portrait
Yasmin C.

Finance Development Program, Morningstar
Jacori at Walgreens
Jacori G.

Beyond the Diploma Program, Walgreens
Juwana speaking at event with Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Juwana D.

Environmental Services Technician, Rush University Medical Center
Loretta speaking at podium
Loretta S.

Certified Nursing Assistant, UChicago Medicine
Mariah with BMO Harris display
Mariah C.

Customer Experience Representative, BMO Harris Bank
Marquis speaking at podium
Marquis P.

Environmental Services Technician, Rush University Medical Center

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