Employment and Training

The GPCC posts job training and employment opportunities that it receives.

See below for the most current.

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Chicago’s Community Re-Entry Support Centers

Re-Entry support is available for residents through the City of Chicago Family and Support Services.

The Hatchery

Job opportunities at The Hatchery, in the food and beverage industry and beyond are posted on the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC) website. 

GreenCorps Chicago

The City's GreenCorps Chicago, a paid job training program in the environmental fields, is now taking applications.  Call 312-746-9777 for more information and to attend an open house.

Illinois Solar for All

Training programs are available for people interested in working in renewable energy. Find a Job Training Program that could work for you.

Inspiration Kitchens

Inspiration Kitchens offers Job Training for individuals over the age of 18 who are interested in learning to cook professionally a free, 12-week training program is free, where participants earn food handler and sanitation manager certificates, and receive job placement assistance. 

The Greater West Town Training Project

The Greater West Town Training Project provides two sector-based training programs: A Woodworkers Training Program and  a Shipping and Receiving Training Program, both designed to help match the needs of area manufacturers and local workers. 

Impact Culinary Program

Impact Culinary Program professionally trains young people to become chefs in some of Chicago’s most prestigious restaurants. The program recruits in Chicago’s West Side.

Revolution Workshop

Revolution Workshop builds skills, hope, and resilience in Chicago's most underserved communities through construction job training and job creation.