skills for chicagoland's future 2015 impact report

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Greg Brown, ChairMotorola SolutionsMichele Carlin, Vice ChairHR Policy AssociationMichael Bonds, TreasurerUnited AirlinesMarie Trzupek Lynch, President & CEOSkills for Chicagoland’s Future

Derek DouglasUniversity of ChicagoRich FloerschMcDonald’s (Formerly) Kelly GrierErnst & YoungJoseph HighGraingerElizabeth HofstetterJPMorgan ChaseRichard F. IorioGTCRGillian PembletonNorthern TrustMary Ellen SchoppRush University Medical CenterMike ScimoAccenture (Formerly)Kathleen Wilson-ThompsonWalgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Ellen AlberdingJoyce FoundationPatrick BeharelleTrueBlueDennis BergerCDWAmy E. BestExelon CorporationHillary BochniakAccentureSharon BradyITW (Formerly)John ChallengerChallenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.Jeff ChildsUlta BeautyBrian J. CookUSG Corporation

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Our MissionCreate demand-driven solutions for employers to get the unemployed and underemployed back to work.

OurVisionContinuously meet employers’ talent needs to create economic opportunity for the unemployed and underemployed.

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Neighborhood Impact:Deborah Wilson - Austin

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Highest Degree of Education Completed 60%

38%HS Diploma/GED

Associate’s - Bachelor’s - Master’s

Industry Insights

Top Placement Industries• Business & Professional Services• Information Technology • Healthcare• Hospitality• Retail• Transportation & Logistics

Top Job Categories• Customer Service• Driver• Finance/Banking• Food Service• Healthcare Support• IT Consultant• Manufacturing• Recruiters• Sales

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Top Placement Locations ACS 5 Year Estimates*

Rank Zip Code # Placed Neighborhood % Unemployed % BelowPoverty

1 60619 55 Chatham & Avalon Park 23.4% 48.4%

2 60649 46 South Shore 20.9% 46.7%

3 60620 44 Auburn Gresham 26.1% 48.3%

4 60617 38 South Chicago 20.4% 41.2%

5 60651 37 Austin & Humboldt Park 20.2% 39.1%

6 60637 36 Woodlawn & Hyde Park 21.5% 46.5%

7 60644 35 Austin 24.5% 50.7%

8 60628 34 Roseland & West Pullman 25.6% 54.4%

9 60623 33 North & South Lawndale 17.8% 31.8%

10 60629 30 West Lawn & Chicago Lawn 17.7% 38.5%

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43%of Skills placements reside in community areas with

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Community PartnersAs a business intermediary, Skills plays a unique and integral role in the workforce development community. Through partnerships with a network of local workforce development and community-based organizations, Skills is able reach more neighborhoods and job seekers in Chicagoland. Skills builds upon the job readiness, career counseling, and training provided by workforce development partners to connect job-ready candidates with immediate direct placement and train-to-hire oppoortunites.

America Works of IllinoisAsian Human Services Association House of ChicagoBridges ChicagoBusiness and Career Services Catholic CharitiesCenters for Changing LivesCFLWACChicago ServiceWorksChicago TechworksCity of EvanstonDuPage County Career CenterEmployment and Employer Services, Inc.Erie Neighborhood HouseGoodwill Industries of Metropolitan ChicagoGreater West Town ProjectGrowing HomeHoward Area Community Center

Instituto del Progreso LatinoJVS ChicagoLake County Job CenterMarriott FoundationMetropolitan Family Services Moraine Valley Community CollegeNational Able NetworkNew Life Community Church Pyramid Partnership, Inc.Safer FoundationSER Central States Serco, Inc.South Suburban CollegeThe ARKThe Cara ProgramThe Community BuildersUpwardly GlobalWorklight Employment Resource CenterYear UpYouth Job Center

2015 in NumbersFor the Year Ended December 31, 2015

Statement of Activities (in Millions)

Diverse funding supports an adaptive model

Public60%

Private40%

Revenue

MG&A6%

Expenses

Program84%

REVENUE $3.3

Public $2.1

Private Fee-for-Service $0.05

Private Contributions $1.15

Expenses $3.1

Program $2.6

MG&A $0.19

Fundraising $0.31

Net Surplus/(Deficit) $ 0.2

Fundraising10%

“I love our collaboration with Skills. Their ability to place the graduates from our training program allows both of our organizations to benefit and impact job seekers.” - Stephen Pigozzi, Association House

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Impact The of 2015Dear Supporters, Partners, and Friends,

Thank you for partnering with Skills for Chicagoland’s Future this year to make 2015 our most successful year to date. Since Skills’ founding three years ago, the business community has partnered with us to grow our innovative model into a nationally-recognized organization that creates demand-driven solutions for employers to get the unemployed and underemployed back to work.

2015 was a year of impact. Skills connected the hiring needs of local businesses with our Chicagoland neighborhoods most affected by unemployment. We placed 1004 qualified job seekers into employment, representing an increase of 41% over 2014.

While all of our employer partners are hiring from neighborhoods affected by unemployment, we’ve highlighted a few of these stories to share the impact of linking employers to the unemployed. In addition to employers experiencing the benefits of these placements, 94% shared that they would recommend Skills to other employers. We are proud to have increased the number of our employer partners in 2015, but even more compelling are results we’ve measured in year-over-year retention and employer satisfaction.

So much of Skills’ success is the result of the dedication and engagement of our Board of Directors, funders, and employer and community partners. This is your story as much as it is ours. Thank you for changing the lives of 1004 unemployed and underemployed Chicagoland residents. We look forward to expanding our impact in Chicagoland and beyond throughout the coming year.

Marie Trzupek LynchPresident & CEO

Greg BrownChairman of the Board

1st AnnualEmploymentChampionsBreakfast

PROUD SPONSOR

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After 15 years in commercial real estate and property management, Vivian Flores found herself bouncing around between part-time work, going to school and caring for her children. Knowing her strengths and relying on her determination,

Vivian Flores, Unit Clerk at Rush University Medical Center

The unit clerk role at Rush University Medical Center is a perfect fit for me and my skill set.

“Rush University Medical Center and Skills have more than just a partnership; we have a shared passion for making a difference in people’s lives. As a Skills board member, I was proud to launch our Talent Sharing Pilot, which allowed us to work alongside Skills staff to connect driven job seekers with lasting careers.”-Mary Ellen Schopp,Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) has been a part of the Chicago landscape for nearly 170 years. Since opening its doors in 1837, serving the needs of Chicago has been at the center of its work. As a major Chicago employer, RUMC sets the path for success by connecting dedicated people to rewarding careers.

RUMC has been a strong supporter and partner of Skills since 2013 through board leadership and as an employer partner. In 2015, Mary Ellen Schopp, SVP of Human Resources at RUMC, and a member of Skills’ board of directors, initiated an innovative on-site Talent Sharing Pilot between Skills and RUMC.

As a result, in 2015 RUMC hired 38 Skills candidates, a 90% increase in placements from 2014. The majority of these candidates were from Chicago neighborhoods with unemployment rates nearing 15% and higher.

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Zip codes represented by placements

Employer :Rush UniversityMedical CenterChicago

Humboldt Park Snapshot:

Encompasses parts of 60622, 60624, 60647, and 60651.

14% unemployment based on ACS 5-year averages

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After 15 years in commercial real estate and property management, Vivian Flores found herself bouncing around between part-time work, going to school and caring for her children. Knowing her strengths and relying on her determination,

Vivian Flores, Unit Clerk at Rush University Medical Center

The unit clerk role at Rush University Medical Center is a perfect fit for me and my skill set.

Neighborhood Vivian FloresHumboldt Park

Vivian reached out to Skills. Through the partnership with RUMC, Vivian’s hiring process was streamlined, quickly getting her back to work. Most importantly, Vivian was provided a solid career, allowing her to financially support her family again.


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Deborah Wilson, Assembler at Freedman Seating

I’m so happy to have my job at Freedman Seating. After the loss of my job and of multiple family members to cancer, this opportunity through Skills allowed me to gain stability in my life.

Deborah Wilson has been a machine operator for more than 30 years. She can confidently say that she has done it all in the manufacturing sector. But when her long-time employer shut down, she was out of work for over two years. Deborah was forced to cut back on everything, and to rely on public assistance

“In working with Skills, we found a partner that shares Freedman’s values and goals—namely, investing in Chicago’s workforce and impacting local communities. We want our success to be felt in the neighborhoods we call home. Skills helps make that happen.” - Craig Freedman, President

Freedman Seating has been a part of Chicago’s manufacturing industry since it began making seat cushions for horse-drawn buggies more than 120 years ago. Today, Freedman Seating is still a family-owned–and-operated business and is one of the nation’s largest specialty seating manufacturers.

Located on the West Side of Chicago in the Austin neighborhood, Freedman Seating is invested in developing Chicago’s manufacturing workforce, and ensuring its own employees are representative of the community in which it resides. Minorities and women make up 85% of its workforce, and the majority of its employees live in Chicago.

In 2015, Freedman Seating hired 28 Skills candidates, an 87% increase from 2014. True to its commitment to diversity, 86% of the candidates hired were women and minorities.

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AustinSnapshot:

Encompasses parts of 60644, 60639, 60651, 60707

17.7% unemployment based on ACS 5-year averages

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Deborah Wilson, Assembler at Freedman Seating

I’m so happy to have my job at Freedman Seating. After the loss of my job and of multiple family members to cancer, this opportunity through Skills allowed me to gain stability in my life.

Neighborhood Deborah WilsonAustin

Deborah Wilson has been a machine operator for more than 30 years. She can confidently say that she has done it all in the manufacturing sector. But when her long-time employer shut down, she was out of work for over two years. Deborah was forced to cut back on everything, and to rely on public assistance

and the support of her community. Deborah’s life took a quick turn in a matter of days after meeting with a Skills recruiter at a job fair. Deborah found herself re-employed full-time and able to focus on other meaningful things, like the joys of being a grandmother.


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Alex Harris knew he needed a change in his life. After teaching in Spain for two years, he knew it was time to focus on his career and move back to the place he loved, Chicago. While connecting with friends and family on Facebook, he came across Skills. The job placement services Skills provides fit his needs so perfectly,

Alex Harris, Account Executive at Yelp

I’ve been an active Yelp user for years, but I never dreamed I could actually work there.

Neighborhood Alex HarrisUptown

“Chicago is a vibrant town that prides itself on local businesses and the talent of its people — which makes it the perfect home for what Yelp can do here.” - Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO

In March 2015, Yelp opened its fifth North American office at the Merchandise Mart. Skills’ president and CEO, Marie Trzupek Lynch, was on hand at Yelp’s grand opening where they announced a new partnership with Skills, and a commitment to hire 400 people in Chicago.

Yelp’s dedication to supporting local economies runs deep through its company culture, driving its commitment to bring together world-class talent from different experiences, disciplines, and areas of study. Skills and Yelp have just begun to scratch the surface of its partnership. Yelp’s commitment to hire job seekers through Skills encapsulates its passion of connecting people with local business, and provides Chicago residents from neighborhoods in most need a career path at Yelp. To date, 45% of candidates hired by Yelp through Skills have been women and minorities.

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Employer YelpChicago

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Encompasses parts of 60613, 60640


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Alex Harris knew he needed a change in his life. After teaching in Spain for two years, he knew it was time to focus on his career and move back to the place he loved, Chicago. While connecting with friends and family on Facebook, he came across Skills. The job placement services Skills provides fit his needs so perfectly,

Alex thought it seemed too good to be true. He was excited to discover Skills had partnered with Yelp, a company he’s always admired. Alex’s competitive drive and determination landed him back in the U.S., and re-employed in a role he never thought possible.

Alex Harris, Account Executive at Yelp

I’ve been an active Yelp user for years, but I never dreamed I could actually work there.

Neighborhood Alex HarrisUptown


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Stephanie Jefferson, IT Consultant with UST Global at Discover

Step IT Up America was a life changing experience, and I couldn’t be more thankful to Skills for connecting me to this opportunity. I’m proud to blaze a path for other women in IT.

Neighborhood Stephanie JeffersonChatham

Stephanie Jefferson did everything she could to prepare herself for a STEM career. She got involved from an early age in enrichment programs, and advanced learning opportunities. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, Stephanie was ready for the job opportunities to come rolling in. Unfortunately, that was

“Our continued partnership with Skills has proved invaluable towards our mission of expanding programs we care deeply about. Skills’ ability to consistently provide strong talent has allowed our Step IT Up America program to thrive in Chicago.”- BG Moore, Chief of Staff

UST Global is a leading digital technology services company that provides powerful solutions for Global 1,000 companies. Step IT Up America is UST Global’s national initiative that aims to bridge the education and pay gap for minority women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) careers. The inaugrual Chicago class launched in June 2014.

In 2015, 32 additional women entered the program, securing salaried positions with UST Global. UST Global has committed to a long-term goal of training 1,000 Chicagoans for careers in STEM through the Step IT Up America program.

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Employer UST GlobalStep IT Up AmericaChicago

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Stephanie Jefferson, IT Consultant with UST Global at Discover

Step IT Up America was a life changing experience, and I couldn’t be more thankful to Skills for connecting me to this opportunity. I’m proud to blaze a path for other women in IT.

Neighborhood Stephanie JeffersonChatham

Stephanie Jefferson did everything she could to prepare herself for a STEM career. She got involved from an early age in enrichment programs, and advanced learning opportunities. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, Stephanie was ready for the job opportunities to come rolling in. Unfortunately, that was

not the case. Stephanie went through periods of unemployment taking jobs outside of her field of study. Skills played a key role in her job search, connecting her to the Step IT Up America program, allowing her to put her training and education into practice--officially launching her career in STEM.


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1st AnnualEmploymentChampionsBreakfastOCTOBER 9, 2015

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6 Transformed Demand-Driven Organizations5,000 Placements $17.3M Revenue

Cumulative3-Year Outcomes

By 2018

Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of CommerceVisionary Award

JPMorgan ChaseChampion for the Unemployed

The Cara ProgramAdvocate for the Unemployed

Thought LeadershipThe of collaboration

In 2015, Skills launched an aggressive three-year growth plan to continue to meet employer’s talent needs, achieve financial sustainability, and create economic opportunity for the under and unemployed by achieving four critical goals:

Grow placement model in Chicagoland and drive

client value

Organizations across the country continue to view Skills as a model to replicate. In response, Skills developed expansive resources for organizations seeking anin-depth understanding of Skills’ demand-driven approach to workforce strategies.

SupportersAdvancing Skills is honored by the generosity of our individual, corporate, foundation and government partners. Thanks to their support, Skills was able to advance its mission and create economic opportunity for the under and unemployed.

$1M - $100,000Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Chicago Department of AviationCity of Chicago Department of Family and Support ServicesJPMorgan Chase FoundationPritzker Traubert Family Foundation

$99,999 - $25,000Greg and Anna BrownEY Human Resources Management Association of ChicagoMotorola Solutions FoundationNorthern TrustPolk Bros. FoundationSearle Funds at The Chicago Community TrustSkills for America’s Future – The Aspen Institute

CareerBuilder CDWCecilia Loftus Human Resources Management Association of Chicago

From left to right: Award recipient, Maria Kim (The Cara Program); Skills President & CEO, Marie Trzupek Lynch; Mayor Rahm Emanuel; Katrina Williams, a successfully placed Skills job seeker; award recipient, Daniel Sprehe (JPMorgan Chase); Skills Board Chair, Greg Brown

In 2015, Skills hosted its first Annual Employment Champions Breakfast. The event celebrated Skills’ supporters and recognized the impact of employer and community partners.

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ADVOCATE SPONSOR McDonald’s Corporation

SUPPORTER SPONSORS

AccentureAonCDWChallenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

GraingerITWJPMorgan ChaseTrueBlueUnited Airlines

PARTNER SPONSORSAIM Specialty HealthBanner CollectiveEYExelon CorporationFreedman SeatingGoHealthHMSHostJasculca Terman Strategic CommunicationsMichele A. CarlinNorthern Trust

Rush University Medical CenterShaker Recruitment Advertising & CommunicationsSolstice MobileTowers WatsonUlta BeautyUniversity of Chicago, Office of Civic EngagementUSG CorporationYelp

$24,999 - $5,000BMO Harris BankITWJoyce FoundationLumina FoundationRR Donnelley Foundation

IN-KIND SUPPORT Jasculca Terman Strategic CommunicationsMayer Brown, LLP Microsoft

Shaker Recruitment Advertising & CommunicationsStrategic Talent SolutionsUnited Airlines

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERSIorio FamilyManpowerOstrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, LtdUST Global

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6 Transformed Demand-Driven Organizations5,000 Placements $17.3M Revenue

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Thought LeadershipThe of collaboration

In 2015, Skills launched an aggressive three-year growth plan to continue to meet employer’s talent needs, achieve financial sustainability, and create economic opportunity for the under and unemployed by achieving four critical goals:

Scale Innovate Sustain Lead

Grow placement model in Chicagoland and drive

client value

Provide new demand-driven placement

offerings for employers

Monetize services and diversify funding

Serve as a national labor market thought leader on demand-driven solutions

and inspire systemic change

Webinar - Winning Strategies to Meet Employer Demand• Hosted in partnership with Skills for

America’s Future• 165 participants from across the country

Virtual Learning Community

Skills led 14 organizations through three key topic areas:

• Business engagement• Professional recruitment• Using metrics to drive success

National ExpansionThe first Skills site outside of Chicago is set to launch in 2016.

April 2015

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April 2016

Organizations across the country continue to view Skills as a model to replicate. In response, Skills developed expansive resources for organizations seeking anin-depth understanding of Skills’ demand-driven approach to workforce strategies.

Rush University Medical CenterShaker Recruitment Advertising & CommunicationsSolstice MobileTowers WatsonUlta BeautyUniversity of Chicago, Office of Civic EngagementUSG CorporationYelp


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McDonald’s CorporationMotivate Co. (Divvy)Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)Northshore University Health SystemOstrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd.TAG Retail, ParadiesPete’s Fresh MarketRush University Medical CenterSPR CompaniesSwissport InternationalTotal Airport ServicesTrueBlue Outsourcing SolutionsUberUlta Beauty, Inc.United AirlinesUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago MedicineUPSUST GlobalWalgreens Co.The Warranty GroupYelp

“We were thoroughly impressed by the talented and motivated candidates that Skills provided us, and we are excited to expand our commitment this year.” - Eddie Lou, co-founder and CEO of Shiftgig

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Employer Partners

92%of clients believe Skills’

time-to-fill was the same or better than an

Agency/RPO

1871Aetna & BswiftAIM Specialty HealthAlliance Ground InternationalAmerica’s DogArgo TeaBank of AmericaBMO Harris BankBraintreeCDWCeannate Corp.Freedman SeatingGap, Inc.Gate GourmetGoHealthGrainger Harris & HarrisHMSHostHudson GroupJPMorgan ChaseLeo Burnett WorldwideLevy Restaurants

Skills’ primary service is at the core of its mission: Getting the under and unemployed back to work by creating demand-driven solutions for local employers. Skills serves as the “zip code equalizer” for many job seekers by connecting the under and unemployed – often in neighborhoods hardest hit by unemployment – to employers. Residents in these communities are given access to jobs through Skills’ network of employer partners.

Skills’ employer partners represent a wide range of industries including IT, healthcare, hospitality, professional services, retail, and transportation and logistics. By connecting job seekers with employment opportunities, Skills directly impacts their ability to achieve economic mobility.

Employer Partners through 2015

94%of clients would likely or very likely recommend

Skills to another company

88%of clients believe Skills

candidates were the same or better quality than those provided by an Agency/RPO

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Highest Degree of Education Completed 60%

38%HS Diploma/GED

Associate’s - Bachelor’s - Master’s

Industry Insights

Top Placement Industries• Business & Professional Services• Information Technology • Healthcare• Hospitality• Retail• Transportation & Logistics

Top Job Categories• Customer Service• Driver• Finance/Banking• Food Service• Healthcare Support• IT Consultant• Manufacturing• Recruiters• Sales

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Top Placement Locations ACS 5 Year Estimates*

Rank Zip Code # Placed Neighborhood % Unemployed % BelowPoverty

1 60619 55 Chatham & Avalon Park 23.4% 48.4%

2 60649 46 South Shore 20.9% 46.7%

3 60620 44 Auburn Gresham 26.1% 48.3%

4 60617 38 South Chicago 20.4% 41.2%

5 60651 37 Austin & Humboldt Park 20.2% 39.1%

6 60637 36 Woodlawn & Hyde Park 21.5% 46.5%

7 60644 35 Austin 24.5% 50.7%

8 60628 34 Roseland & West Pullman 25.6% 54.4%

9 60623 33 North & South Lawndale 17.8% 31.8%

10 60629 30 West Lawn & Chicago Lawn 17.7% 38.5%

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Community PartnersAs a business intermediary, Skills plays a unique and integral role in the workforce development community. Through partnerships with a network of local workforce development and community-based organizations, Skills is able reach more neighborhoods and job seekers in Chicagoland. Skills builds upon the job readiness, career counseling, and training provided by workforce development partners to connect job-ready candidates with immediate direct placement and train-to-hire oppoortunites.

America Works of IllinoisAsian Human Services Association House of ChicagoBridges ChicagoBusiness and Career Services Catholic CharitiesCenters for Changing LivesCFLWACChicago ServiceWorksChicago TechworksCity of EvanstonDuPage County Career CenterEmployment and Employer Services, Inc.Erie Neighborhood HouseGoodwill Industries of Metropolitan ChicagoGreater West Town ProjectGrowing HomeHoward Area Community Center

Instituto del Progreso LatinoJVS ChicagoLake County Job CenterMarriott FoundationMetropolitan Family Services Moraine Valley Community CollegeNational Able NetworkNew Life Community Church Pyramid Partnership, Inc.Safer FoundationSER Central States Serco, Inc.South Suburban CollegeThe ARKThe Cara ProgramThe Community BuildersUpwardly GlobalWorklight Employment Resource CenterYear UpYouth Job Center

2015 in NumbersFor the Year Ended December 31, 2015

Statement of Activities (in Millions)

Diverse funding supports an adaptive model

Public60%

Private40%

Revenue

MG&A6%

Expenses

Program84%

REVENUE $3.3

Public $2.1

Private Fee-for-Service $0.05

Private Contributions $1.15

Expenses $3.1

Program $2.6

MG&A $0.19

Fundraising $0.31

Net Surplus/(Deficit) $ 0.2

Fundraising10%

“I love our collaboration with Skills. Their ability to place the graduates from our training program allows both of our organizations to benefit and impact job seekers.” - Stephen Pigozzi, Association House

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