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Chicago Expands Job Training Program With $12.2 Million Investment

The citywide programme reimburses employer training costs for small-to-mid-size businesses and nonprofits.

By The Daily Chicago · Published July 24, 2026

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Chicago's Workforce Solutions programme formerly TIFWorks expanded citywide in 2025 with $12.2 million in new funding to reimburse up to 75% to 100% of employer training costs with grants capped at $250000 and exceptions up to $500000 for exceptional community impact according to item [5].

The programme targets small-to-mid-size businesses and nonprofits in manufacturing healthcare technology retail and logistics covering upskilling for incumbent workers on-the-job training for new hires and leadership or technology skills development according to item [5].

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership has doubled down on sector-based models with dedicated career centres for healthcare construction and logistics while City Colleges of Chicago offers tuition-free training in high-demand fields for underemployed Black residents according to item [5].

Sources: perplexity-sonar.

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chicago.gov · Workforce development program approved for citywide expansion

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