Career Launch Offers Job Readiness Training For Young Adults

COOK COUNTY, IL -- Cook County’s Career Launch program is accepting applications from young people between the ages of 18 and 24 to apply for job readiness training. The program has slots for 150 trainees. All participants will be paid a stipend.

Career Launch is administered by the Justice Advisory Council. The program starts on July 9 and is aimed at young people who are not in school or working. Career Launch provides six weeks of job readiness training. Prior involvement with the criminal justice system is NOT a barrier to participation.

After completing the six weeks participants are eligible for additional training or job placement in employment fields that are high growth, including healthcare, transportation, hospitality and manufacturing. These fields are also open to individuals who may have a criminal background.

Those interested in enrolling in Career Launch can apply online here. The application period is open now. There are three training centers and applicants may choose their preferred location, including:

• 4946 S. Paulina, Chicago
• 1221 Madison St., Maywood
• 5437 W. Division, Chicago

If you have any questions about Career Launch, feel free to contact Rebecca Janowitz at the Justice Advisory Council at Rebecca.Janowitz@cookcountyil.gov or 312-603-1134.