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Our Community Job and Resource Board

Join the City of Chicago initiative to find jobs, training and resources

Get help from a career coach by finding jobs, training/up-skilling opportunities , resume support centers, and resources to get a job.

The Greater Southwest Development Corporation Initiative

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Manufacturing, Industrial & TDL Positions

Find skilled and laborer positions, trucking, construction and distribution jobs.

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Hospitality/Food Service  jobs

Find retail and restaurant jobs.

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Training & Resources

Colleges, schools and community partners can join the network to increase access and opportunities for residents.

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Find Other jobs and trainings across Chicago

Once you sign up, you can also find jobs, training and resources across our amazing City of Chicago

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How it Works - Sign up and join RiseKit

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Step 1

Sign up

Sign up, finish your profile and get help from a free career coach sponsored by the City of Chicago.

Step 2

Customized Journey for Chicagoan Job Seekers

Depending upon your goals, start to get directed to jobs or training or upskilling programs.

Step 3

Choose your path & don't give up.

Start applying for jobs, training and resources.

There are two goals:

1. Getting a job
2. Join a training program to get a more skills to get a better job

Step 4

Keep rising and share your story to inspire others

Along the way, the career coach is always here to help.

Now it's up to you to follow through, keep persevering and rising to and through employment. We are always here to help.

About Us

EMPOWER. BUILD. SUSTAIN.

For nearly 50 years, GSDC has served the community through business services, community development, real estate development, senior housing, and housing counseling. We are a team of passionate advocates, activists, and social champions. Our staff members are former business owners, individuals with decades of economic development experience as well as parents and even some current and former residents of the South and Southwest Side who understand the importance of community

We work in service of a multicultural, prosperous and economically vibrant Southwest Chicago, one rooted in social justice and racial equity.

Through this comprehensive approach in service, together with the community, we strive to build generational, multiculturally inclusive and sustainable wealth for a vibrant, prosperous and economically dynamic Southwest Side of Chicago!

Success Stories

Sharon Williams came to RiseKit concerned about age discrimination. She was having financial difficulties and worried that no company would take a chance on her because of her age. RiseKit’s Career Navigator helped Sharon update her resume and get the interview training she needed to land her dream role.

Sharon has now secured full-time, remote employment as a marketing coordinator at Cigna. RiseKit also connected her to its community partners to help improve her overall financial situation.

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Get In Touch

Greater Southwest Development Corporation
Jim Longino
J.longino@greatersouthwest.org
greatersouthwest.org

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