Looking for resources for you or someone you know? Hover over a block below for links to community organizations and government programs that can help provide you or someone you know with housing, food, childcare, and more.
➜ Road Trip Nation
Video interviews sharing career stories from many pathways, and tools to help you explore your future
➜ American Job Centers
Training referrals, career counseling, job search help, and more. Click for a list of AJCs near Chicago.
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CPS Guide Training Slides
Presentation used during CareerPathways professional development sessions with guides & teachers in Chicago Public Schools
Non-CPS Guide Training Slides
Presentation used during CareerPathways professional development sessions with guides & teachers in non-CPS schools
Student Training Slides
Presentation used during CareerPathways youth-friendly student training sessions, focused on planning for after high school
Advocacy Questions
Two-page guide outlining questions that may be helpful to ask of a program when considering enrolling or applying. Suitable for use by young adults, adult program-seekers, and guides.
Construction Trades Guidebook
Short, 15-page guide to the construction trades in Chicagoland for young adults and their guides. Outlines pathways, barriers, and other helpful resources. For use by program-seekers and guides.
Postsecondary Pathway Coaching Resources
Resources developed by Chicago Jobs Council’s CCCAC participants on best practices for coaching youth on postsecondary pathways.