Employment Services /
Workforce Development
What We Do
Our Workforce Development team provides support services for people in their employment search through job application submissions, advising, interview coaching, first day on the job success planning, and routine post-employment follow-up to review goals and job satisfaction.
1560
Hours of individualized career counseling annually
75
Clients became ready for job interviews this year
52
Clients hired this year
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$21.14
Average starting wage earned
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Employment Program
CMAA career counselors provide free one-on-one consultation help to people looking for jobs. They will work with each person to identify their background and skills, and then match them with the best job opportunities.
Counselors can provide help with:
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Creating a resume and cover letter
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Skills assessments
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Searching for jobs
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Applying for jobs
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Preparing for interviews
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Setting short and long term career goals
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Creating an individualized employment plan
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CMAA’s employment program is proudly supported by:
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Chicago Department of Family & Support Services
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Community Development Block Program
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United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
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Wintrust
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American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation