Talent Connections Your Guide to Leveraging Chicago's Workforce Investments

Are you struggling to find the talent you need in today's ever-changing workforce landscape?

Talent Connections is a step-by-step guide for plugging into the business-changing tools available to employers of all sizes.

In this guide, you'll learn –

- All about workforce development, how it's funded, and how you can plug in - for free!
- Why workforce development is a win-win-win for employers, talent, and communities.
- How to find the best solutions to your talent needs.
- Common stumbling blocks and how to avoid them.
- How to maximize your outcomes with minimal financial investment.
- Everything you need to design, launch, and grow your individual talent program.

Based on years of experience in the Chicago and Cook County workforce development ecosystem, and backed by the real-world experiences and advice of employers just like you, Talent Connections is your key to unlocking benefits available to you today.

Dani Houchin is the Executive Director and Trustee of Origami Works Foundation, which contributes funding and support for workforce development in Chicago.
Tami Hillberry is a Program Officer at Origami Works Foundation who is committed to empowering employers to plug into diverse talent pipelines to strengthen families and communities.
Ellen Johnson is a seasoned workforce professional committed to advancing inclusive hiring practices and job quality improvements through employer practice change.