The Future Works: Why Skills-Based Hiring Must Define Our Next Era of Workforce Investment

Each year, thousands of talented Chicagoans are overlooked for high-growth careers — not because they lack ability, but because traditional hiring systems still equate potential with pedigree. In a city built on innovation and hard work, it’s important to shift the definition of success to reflect people’s demonstrated abilities and future capacity, moving beyond background […]

by Kate Doyle

Ann Jennett , Youth Job Center of Evanston

“I got the job!” are the best four words in the English language to Ann Jennett, who has spent her life helping young people enter the workforce. It started several decades ago, when she worked at Evanston Township High School part-time, and then full-time, and then founded the school’s career center. She became famous with […]

by Liz Logan and Laura Hine