Skilled talent. Strong business. Smart Chicago.

At WorkforceChicago, we are a group of business leaders committed to building a skilled and educated talent pool not only in our own companies, but throughout the Chicago region. We believe in the value of employee learning and development and strive to build a regional network of employers committed to lifelong learning.

WorkforceChicago’s purpose is to position the Chicago region as the leading talent pool in the country and build a regional commitment to employee learning and development.

WorkforceChicago is guided and supported by our Business Leadership Group composed of area CEOs and senior business leaders committed to making Chicago the nation’s leading talent pool.

Our mission

Our mission is to recognize, honor and disseminate exemplary practices in employee learning and development. We strive to:

Raise the awareness and understanding of regional workforce development issues.

Articulate priorities and effective learning and development models.

Mobilize business leaders and other stakeholders committed to making change happen.