Workforce & Economic Development

Let’s Get to Work

Centers for New Horizons Workforce & Economic Development (WED) Department operates a full-service employment and training center offering comprehensive career development, employment-focused trainings, and job placement services to meet the unique needs of Chicago's out-of-work and underemployed job seekers.

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Register for Job Placement
Feb 26
Register for Job Placement

Orientations every Tuesday to jumpstart your career.

Job Readiness Training
Mar 11
Job Readiness Training

One-on-one and group Job Readiness training with a Job Readiness Coach. Over a 5-day timeframe, you will review topics on Professionalism, Resume Building, Career Exploration, and Financial and Digital Literacy.

Jobs Plus Store
Apr 1
Jobs Plus Store

For more information on how to earn JP bucks or to use the JP bucks you already have, call or stop by the Jobs Plus Office today.

Our Programs

  • Our Workforce Program is here to help guide you. We offer assistance with job placement, paid training and career guidance.

  • Centers Youth Job Placement Program helps youth gain employment throughout the year. Youth are placed at worksites in different fields to capture youth interests and lead to permanent employment and into a career path.

  • Centers has partnered with The Chicago Housing Authority to administer HUD’s Jobs Plus program. Our dedicated team has created a successful program to assist all work-able adults residing in CHA’s Dearborn Homes housing development.

    CONTACT US today to get started!

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