WorkforceChicago

“More than ever, a uniquely skilled and diverse workforce is necessary to compete in the global economy. Initiatives like WorkforceChicago help ensure that Chicago has the talent and intellectual capital to meet the needs of just about any business or industry so that our city’s future remains bright for generations to come.”

Richard M. Daley, Mayor of the City of Chicago

WorkforceChicago Exemplary Practices Award

2008 Award Winners:

Diamond Management & Technology Consultants

GE Commercial Finance

TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc.

Joining has its benefits.

CEOs and Senior Regional Executives who join the Business Leadership Group receive valuable benefits. By networking with other area executives, you'll form associations that can often be an asset to your business. You and your HR leaders can also take advantage of discussion forums on a variety of issues relating to your industry. And finally, we are passionate about recognizing the efforts of exemplary companies in the region at an annual awards event.

If you have questions about our annual awards event, please contact Lisa Schumacher at CAEL, lschumacher@cael.org or by calling 312-499-2337.

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Lisa Schumacher joined CAEL as the new Director of WorkforceChicago on May 5th. She brings a wealth of experience in promoting life long learning principles and building employee learning strategies that are aligned with organizational business needs. Lisa comes to us with over fifteen years of experience at University of Chicago Medical Center where she was most recently the Director of their Learning Academy, one of the first corporate quality universities in health care. Lisa will continue to expand the scope and strategic plan for the future of WorkforceChicago. Michelle Sanford, former Director of WorkforceChicago, has been promoted to Senior Consultant and will work to expand CAEL's consulting sales and delivery effort in the corporate sector.