By
administering the largest Latina/o serving Workforce Development Department
in Illinois, Instituto responds to the respective industry and community
demands of higher-skilled, bi-lingual workers and the need for higher
wages. Career
pathway programs such as Carreras en Salud: A Chicago Bi-lingual
Healthcare Initiative, sector training centers such as ManufacturingWorks,
and financial and employment services offered through the Center for
Working Families provide a holistic approach to asset development of
the Latina/o community.
ManufacturingWorks
ManufacturingWorks
is a collaborative between Instituto and the City of Chicago’s
Mayor’s Office of Workforce
Development. ManufacturingWorks
is a centralized service center for employers that responds to the growing
concern over the insufficient number of skilled workers in the Chicago
manufacturing industry.
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Carreras en Salud: A Chicago Bilingual
Healthcare Partnership
Carreras en Salud is a collaborative
career pathways program established to bridge limited English-proficient
individuals into Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) positions.
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Center for Working Families
The Center
for Working Families (CWF) is a comprehensive partnership between Instituto
and The Resurrection Project designed to promote and support the economic
success of Latina/o families throughout Chicago.
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Computerized Numerical
Control: Fast Track
Program
The CNC Fast Track Program is a partnership
between Instituto and the Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center
of Wilbur Wright College. CNC Fast
Track works to address the challenges of advancing individuals in
lower skilled manufacturing positions into higher paying jobs and helps
them develop more competitive skill sets as companies continue to outsource
labor.
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Mujer Avanzando: Pathways to Independence
Mujer Avanzando is
a pilot program responding to the needs of Latina single mothers in Chicago
through comprehensive services in career pathways, wealth creation, leadership
development, and childcare services.
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