
CJC moves people out of poverty through employment using on-the-ground expertise, advocacy, and capacity-building. CEO Lisa Bly-Jones 2025 @UChicagoCLA fellow
Chicago, IL
Joined May 2011
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HB3751 has passed the House and is heading to the Senate! 🎉 This bill expands economic opportunity, reduces recidivism, and creates pathways to sustainable employment.
Shoutout to Reps. Williams & @RepKamBuckner for championing ESE and fighting for an inclusive economy! 💪 #HB3751 #WorkforceDevelopment
Workforce equity is under threat. 🚨 Recent policies endanger programs for job seekers & employment specialists. We are standing strong with our partners. Read our response: cjc.net/cjc-blog/chicago-job… #WorkforceEquity #EmploymentOpportunities #JobSeekers #ChicagoJobsCouncil
🎓 Struggling with low job seeker enrollment? It’s Time to Upskill!
Join us on Feb. 12 to:
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Chicago Jobs Council retweeted
We are pleased to welcome our 2025 Civic Leadership Academy Fellows—promising government & nonprofit leaders—to @UChicago @HarrisPolicy for the eleventh year our flagship leadership development program, @UChicagoCLA.
Read more: bit.ly/4gKXaKD
Chicago Jobs Council retweeted
Welcome to the 2025 @UChicagoCLA cohort, Lisa M. Bly-Jones from @ChiJobsCouncil!
Thrilled to join the 2025 @UChicagoCLA class working to strengthen our government & nonprofit institutions in @Chicago. Looking forward to working with @UChicagoCEG, @HarrisPolicy, @UChicago, & other fellows from across Chicago & Cook County!
We’re 55% of the way to our $1,500 match goal—thanks to YOU! 💛 Help us close the gap before the end of the year by donating. Together, we’re creating equitable opportunities. cjc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/en…
#WorkforceEquity #MoreTogether #YearEndGiving
Together, we have the power to unlock potential for all. By supporting CJC, you’re helping to build a workforce development system where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #MoreTogether #GivingTuesday #SupportCJC
Learn more about our End of Year fundraising. Help us do #moretogether. #SupportCJC
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"We envision a future where every person in America is guaranteed access to valuable #skills training, #goodjobs, and economic prosperity—and we will fight for this vision until it’s realized.” Read my full statement on behalf of @skillscoalition: ow.ly/37BX50UalI6
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The most generous day of the year is on December 3rd.
#GivingTuesday
Register for an upcoming training! cjc.net/upcoming-public-trai…
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Today, show some extra appreciation for the youth and young adults in apprenticeships! Learn more about the first Youth Apprenticeship Week held earlier this year: apprenticeship.gov/youth-app… #NAW2024
Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with us by busting these common myths!
cjc.net/cjc-blog/national-ap…
Join Chicago Jobs Council as an Independent Contractor Facilitator!
#JobOpportunity #Hiring #Trainer #WorkforceDevelopment #ChicagoJobsCouncil
Passionate about workforce development & equity? We're hiring a Policy Fellow in Chicago to support our advocacy work! cjc.bamboohr.com/careers/58
#JobOpportunity #Hiring #WorkforceDevelopment #PolicyAdvocacy #ChicagoJobsCouncil #EmploymentEquity
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We can diversify the #infrastructure workforce by investing in industry partnerships that support recruitment, retention, and career advancement for people of color and women in infrastructure sectors --- Voters agree! nationalskillscoalition.org/…




















