Chicago’s got talent. Help us keep it that way.

Ready to make Chicago the leading talent pool in the global knowledge economy? Interested in supporting and promoting exemplary employee learning strategies that strengthen Chicagoland’s businesses? Get involved!


Join the Business Leadership Group (BLG)

As a member of the BLG, CEOs and senior regional executives support and guide WorkforceChicago, network with other area executives and lead the discussion on their industry’s best practices in employee learning and development. Learn more.


Attend our Exemplary Practices Discussion Series (EPDS)

All senior learning leaders are invited to attend EPDS, a series of presentations hosted by WorkforceChicago and a current BLG company or past award-winning company, to gain tested, concrete and successful strategies for improving employee learning & development. Learn more.


Apply for the Annual WorkforceChicago Award

Nominate your company for WorkforceChicago’s annual award given each year to the organization best demonstrating exemplary learning and development practices. Learn more.


Receive Updates and Information

Sign up to receive emails about free education events, webinars, opportunities to nominate your company, news on talent development in Chicago, and other information. Sign up here.


Donate

If you’re interested in making a tax-deductible contribution, click here.
Or contact Michelle Sanford msanford@cael.org or call 312-499-2365.

About us

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.