In suburban Cook County there are more than 33,000 young adults between the ages of 16 -24 who are disconnected from both work and school. At the same time, many employers report a skills shortage and need for a talented labor force. The Office of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership are leading an effort that will bridge the gap between young adults seeking to build a career and employers looking to build their talent pipeline.

To view a summary of the Opportunity Works Program and RFP process click the document to the left.
 
Documents comprising the Request for Proposals for Opportunity Works and updates about the RFP process and program can be found at http://www.workforceboard.org/opportunityworks
 
  

Read below or click here to view today's article from FarmWeekNow.com on Senator Harris hosting farmers from Moultrie County in his district.

New Illinois Senate Agriculture and Conservation Committee Chairman Sen. Napoleon Harris, D-Harvey, recently hosted about a dozen of his "adopted" farmers from Moultrie County for a tour of his south suburban legislative district. During the tour, Harris focused on some urban agricultural initiatives occurring in his district.

The visitors met the senator at his district office and received an overview of Harris’ district. The Moultrie County Farm Bureau group presented the senator with a information about the county, Farm Bureau hat, Ag Mags for his children and other items.

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