EMPLOYMENT
CHA supports several programs dedicated to helping residents begin a job or advance their career. In 2021, over 500 CHA adults were connected to new or better jobs. For more information, call the workforce department at (312) 786-3210 or see below for details on CHA’s workforce development training and job placement programs. In addition, anyone seeking employment at the Chicago Housing Authority please visit our Careers page. Looking for an apprenticeship? Explore opportunities here.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS
Summer Paid Internship with the Democratic National Convention!
The Chicago 2024 Host Committee is seeking summer interns to assist with planning and executing the Democratic National Convention in August. Click here for more information!
Employment Placement Services
Direct employment placement services for individuals who have work experience and who need immediate referral assistance to direct employment opportunities. For both public housing residents and HCV participants.
For more information, contact the following Employment Placement Services contractors:
Employment & Employer Services
Location: 223 West Jackson, Suite 620, Chicago IL 60606
Email: tiari.ramsey@eesforjobs.com
Phone: 312-629-4761
Website: https://www.eesforjobs.com/
UCAN - CHA Workforce Program
Location: 10046 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60643
Phone: 773-588-0180
Alternate Phone: 773-429-0300
For more information and to find your FamilyWorks provider, click here
Hospitality Training Program
Learn in-demand skills to work in a short-term or long-term hospitality training and employment program focused on the food service and hospitality industries. Both programs below are open to public housing residents and HCV participants.
- The Golden Diners: 9-month transitional job program providing training and employment in food service and hospitality industries. Placements are in CHA’s senior buildings.
- Summer Food: 11-week transitional job program providing training and employment in food service and hospitality industries. Placements are made at CHA’s Summer Food Service Program sites. The program application is available each year in the Spring. The application period is March 1 - March 31st each year, and during this time the application can be found at https://summerfoodsemployment.thecha.org/.
For more information, contact:
Employment & Employer Services
Location: 4859 South Wabash, Chicago IL 60615
Email: serena.stelmaszek@eesforjobs.com
Phone: 312-786-3370
Website: https://www.eesforjobs.com/
OTHER RESOURCES
Illinois Job Link
A searchable database for jobs. For more information, click here.
Chicagoland CareerPathways
Chicagoland Career Pathways is a starting point for Chicagoans who are looking for an onramp to a rewarding career. Search training programs here.
Coursera
Illinois residents can now join Coursera, an online learning platform where millions of learners from around the world come to develop the career-relevant skills necessary to remain competitive in a rapidly changing job market. Many of the world’s top company and industry educators partner with Coursera to offer courses and professional certificates aimed at preparing individuals for high-demand jobs.