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Welcome to the WIRE!

The Chicago Jobs Council presents its online portal to timely data and information for workforce development and closely-related fields.

To begin, use the menu above to access information regarding the publicly-funded workforce system; data related to unemployment, poverty, and more; and tools such as the provider directory and publications catalog. Below are shortcuts to some of our main features.

Poverty and Unemployment Data

These pages host information and resources related to poverty, unemployment, and self-sufficiency standards for different regions in Chicago, and throughout Illinois. Pages dedicated to labor market information coming soon.

Workforce Development Provider Directory

This interactive, visual representation of the workforce development system allows organizations to easily locate agencies for referrals and partners for strategic collaboration.

Workforce Development Data

There are many different workforce development programs with unique funding structures. This section provides funding information on programs in Chicago and Illinois including WIA, CDBG, JTED and more.

New on the WIRE

The WIRE is designed to support frontline providers, advocates, policy makers, and other workforce development stakeholders in Chicago and Illinois. Click here to learn more.

As an information portal, the WIRE is a dynamic resource: You will find continuously updated data, new additions in information and features, and on-going improvements based on the feedback of users. Please contact Greg Shirbroun, Research Assistant, with any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the WIRE.

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