Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Hospitality Hires Chicago and to the event’s sponsors!

We were so thrilled to see a full house of career seekers and employers connecting and investing in their futures and the future of their organizations.

Couldn’t attend this event? We have plenty of other opportunities. Launch your new career by visiting LevelUpAJC.org and get connected to an American Job Center.

05/28/2026

The 9th annual Hospitality Hires Chicago is here!

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible.

To our employers and career seekers: we hope today leads to meaningful connections and exciting new opportunities.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Claudia Regalado, our Director of Relationship Management, on five years of service with the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)!

We’re proud to see one of our own team members advancing workforce development at the national level through service on the NAWDP Board.

Claudia represents the largest Local Workforce Investment Area in Illinois with excellence. Thank you for your leadership and service!

05/22/2026

Join us for the Work, Wellness And a Safer Chicago: A People’s Plan Hiring Fair on Tuesday, June 9.

Meet with dozens of ready-to-hire employers in one room, including:
➡️ Aramark
➡️ Chicago Police Department
➡️ Fifth Third Bank
➡️ Northwestern Medicine

The event is hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, Mayor’s Office of Health & Human Services, City Colleges of Chicago , the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, and SERCO .

05/21/2026

Interested in one of the 349 career opportunities available right now?

These roles include:
▶️ Nursing Assistants at $12-$23/hr
▶️ Dishwashers at $16-$24/hr
▶️ Computer User Support Specialists $17-$45/hr

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, find your nearest American Job Center at LevelUpAJC.org.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

From dishwasher to manager, Mike C.’s career journey is one example of the advancement opportunities the hospitality industry can offer.

Mike originally planned to become a high school history teacher. He earned a college degree but, like so many others, entered the workforce during an economic downturn. He began his “second career” as a dishwasher for a food service provider at a major regional hospital.

The company quickly recognized his talent, and he rose through the ranks in the finance department.

“I see the big picture,” he explains. “It may seem more affordable to buy the least expensive brand of mashed potatoes, but if preparing them requires more labor, they may not actually be the most cost-effective choice.”

Today, Mike serves as a Regional Finance Manager overseeing operations across multiple states. Bravo, Mike!

05/19/2026

Join The Partnership and help strengthen our region’s workforce and economy.

We’re currently hiring for:
👉 Controller
👉 Data and Performance Analyst
👉 Program Compliance Specialist
👉 Finance Compliance Monitor
👉 Manager of Training and Support

Learn more about these opportunities and apply today: chicookworks.org/about-us/career-opportunities

05/18/2026

Meet dozens of ready-to-hire employers — all in one room!

Hospitality Hires Chicago is on May 28 at The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel.

Register now: chicookworks.org/hhc

05/15/2026

We are thrilled to share that LevelUpAJC.org has had more than 100,000 views, connecting career seekers and employers to The Partnership’s network.

Join the thousands who have knocked on our network’s “virtual front door” to take the next step in their career or find that next great hire!

Visit 👉 LevelUpAJC.org

05/14/2026

More than 100 interviews fostered great connections that led to 14 conditional job offers at the Northshore Hospitality Hiring Event, led by Pyramid WorkWise Alliance and National Able Network, members of our network!

You’re up next: Don't miss Hospitality Hires Chicago on May 28. chicookworks.org/hhc