2.7 Workforce

2.7 Align Cook County’s workforce investments intentionally and strategically to support high quality jobs that promote residents’ economic mobility and equity.

Lead Department: Bureau of Economic Development

FY24 Highlighted Accomplishments:

• Supported training of 305 new or incumbent workers in manufacturing.
• The Bureau of Economic Development was selected as part of the Families and Workers Fund’s Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge cohort to receive guidance and support to address workforce gaps as the transition to clean energy accelerates.

Implementation Status: On track – meaningful progress advanced