Bennetta M. found her path to a career in the culinary arts through the Chicago Federation of Labor’s Dislocated Worker program and The Partnership’s Hospitality & Tourism Sector Center’s Career Enrichment Program, crediting her success to their training and support. She is excited to be living her dream at one of Chicago’s best restaurants, The Publican.
After being unexpectedly laid off, Emily T. used support from an American Job Center and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding to refresh her IT skills and became a Certified Scrum Master. Less than a year later she secured a Solutions Architect Technical Project Manager role at Hyatt Hotels, earning over $100k annually while working remotely.
After losing his job as a Credit Analyst, Daniel F. sought guidance from a Career Coach in The Partnership’s network. While hesitant at first, he ultimately embraced training and resources that helped him secure a Senior Operation Analyst position at Navistar. His journey highlights the importance of resilience and actively pursuing opportunities.
Sharrita M., a single parent of four, burnt out by a long line of short-term jobs, found her way to a stable career by connecting with The Partnership’s network and enrolling in a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funded CNA program. With career coaching and job placement support, she now works full-time as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
