Hire Frequency

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership•chicookworks.org

Welcome to Hire Frequency, the official podcast of The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. The Partnership operates the largest publicly funded workforce system in the country, serving the great City of Chicago and the nation’s 3rd largest county--Cook County. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, we hope this podcast offers you meaningful perspectives as we discuss national and local employment trends, dos and don’ts, hot jobs, and how to either develop or access talent. Your host is George Wright, Chief Executive Officer of The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.

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E03: Hospitality “Re” Hires Chicago- Part 1

Over 15 months have passed since the start of the global pandemic, and although vaccinations are on the rise, the impact on the economy continues. In Cook County alone more than 1.5 million people filed for unemployment benefits- roughly half the population of Chicago. According to the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, more than 50 Chicago hotels closed during the pandemic, putting more than 20,00 people out of work. Tune in for a 2-part conversation with host Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO o...

Jul 15, 2021•31 min

E02: Women at Work: Not Your Mother's Workforce- Part Two

Join host Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership for part one of a two part conversation about the roles of women at work, what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. Joining Karin on the podcast are Cherita Ellens, President and CEO of Women Employed, an organization dedicated to advancing inclusivity and fairness for all women in the workplace. Also joining the conversation is Cherita’s daughter Nia Wilson, a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University and soon to be...

Jun 17, 2021•29 min

E01: Women at Work: Not Your Mother's Workforce- Part One

Join host Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, for part one of a two part conversation about the roles of women at work, what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. Joining Karin on the podcast are Cherita Ellens, President and CEO of Women Employed, an organization dedicated to advancing inclusivity and fairness for all women in the workplace. Also joining the conversation is Cherita’s daughter Nia Wilson, a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University and soon to b...

Jun 16, 2021•23 min

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