The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership’s Information Technology (IT) Sector Center in collaboration with National Able Network is a leading resource supporting Chicagoland’s rapidly growing technology industry. Designed to serve both employers and job seekers, the IT Sector Center stays at the forefront of industry trends while creating meaningful connections that drive success.

Through targeted recruitment and customized retention services, the IT Sector Center helps employers across the Chicagoland area connect with a diverse, job-ready talent pool and build sustainable hiring pipelines. These partnerships open doors to multiple career pathways and generate positive impact for businesses, communities, schools, and local institutions.

Employers can screen and hire qualified IT candidates while benefiting from subsidized onboarding and on-the-job training for new hires—saving an average of 65 percent on new employee training costs. In addition, businesses gain access to a wide range of resources, including recruitment events, customized training initiatives, work-based learning programs tailored to industry needs, and more.