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The mission of The WorkPlace is to develop a well-educated, well-trained and self-sufficient workforce that can compete in the changing global marketplace.

The Foundation's mission is to assist wounded Veterans and the families of Fallen Heroes. We will continue the service to community and country exemplified by these Fallen Heroes and Veterans. In the spirit of the Fallen, we will foster strength of mind and body to create a generation future leaders.

SkillsUSA's mission is to empower its members become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

Easter Seals provides services to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.

Aspiritech was created to provide gainful employment to individuals on the autism spectrum that is commensurate with their skills and to demonstrate to the business community just how valuable these individuals can be.

Helping women realize their potential since 2005. The Women’s Center is dedicated to helping women realize their potential, support each other, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and develop emotional and physical well-being, regardless of income level.

TO OFFER PROCESS-DRIVEN CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS SERVING CHICAGO AND THE NORTH SHORE SUBURBS, AND TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS WITH A CREATIVE OUTLET & A WELCOMING PROFESSIONAL SPACE, MAKING INDUSTRY-GRADE TRAINING ACCESSIBLE TO ANY STUDENT.

To encourage and empower young adults with developmental disabilities by providing innovative entrepreneurial education that builds on their interests and strengths so that they can create happier and more productive lives.

LAFAYETTE INDUSTRIES PROVIDES MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES. THROUGH EACH INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, WE DELIVER QUALITY AND VALUABLE SERVICES TO BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Founded in July 1992, JOIN works with homeless individuals and families who are sleeping on the street and not already engaged with another service provider. Homeless individuals working with JOIN envisioned a facility providing expanded basic services and outreach to homeless individuals within the context of a holistic response that also promotes individual dignity. This has evolved into an innovative and highly successful housing placement effort based on a "Housing First" approach.

LAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building a new economy grounded in good jobs and a healthy environment. Combining research, innovative public policy and organizing of broad alliances, LAANE engages in projects that will result in good jobs, thriving communities, racial equity, and a healthy environment. We strive for a society where people have power over their own lives and a voice in civic life, living wages, healthcare, and dignity on the job, where they live in environmentally healthy communities with safe and decent housing, good schools, clean air and clean water, and other basic necessities, and where corporations are held accountable for providing benefits to the community.    

Transportation & Construction GIRL is a program of the HOYA Foundation. Our mission is to EMBRACE the future of women in Transportation & Construction ENCOURAGE young women to pursue sustainable non-traditional careers INSPIRE young women with expert insight from successful women Transportation & Construction GIRL is a program of the HOYA Foundation (https://hoyafoundation.org/) that was created to draw attention to women in the transportation and construction industry and prompt others to join. Our goal is for women to push past the stereotypes and pursue a career in transportation and construction! ​