Donors
Invest in Opportunity. Create Pathways to Success.
At Skills for Chicago, we know that access to employment is the foundation of financial stability and stronger futures. Your donation equips job seekers with the tools, support, and employer connections they need to secure long-term, meaningful employment and build brighter futures.
Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive workforce where job seekers have the resources they need to thrive.
Make A Donation
How Your Donation Makes a Difference
Your gift directly impacts job seekers by funding the services that open doors to employment and financial security.
$50
Interview Prep & Resume Review
Help a job seeker feel more secure and gain confidence through one-on-one professional coaching.
$250
One Hour of Job Seeker Mentoring
Provide personalized career guidance from an industry professional to help job seekers plan their next steps.
$500
Job Readiness Workshop
Fund a career preparation session, equipping job seekers with skills in professional communication, workplace expectations, and networking.
$1000
Community Partner Convening
Support a gathering of community and workforce organizations, and businesses to collaborate on expanding employment access in disadvantaged communities.
$2,500
Place an Individual into a Job
Support the full journey of a job seeker from application to employment. Your investment provides personalized career coaching, job readiness support, and direct employer connections, ensuring a successful placement in a meaningful role.
$5,000
Employer Hiring Barrier Analysis
Invest in an assessment of employer partner hiring practices to identify barriers preventing access to top talent.
Every contribution—big or small—helps create stronger communities, a more inclusive workforce, and long-term job opportunities for job seekers across Chicago.
Ways To Give
Your support can take many forms, and every contribution expands economic opportunity for job seekers in need.
One-Time or Monthly Giving
To stand as a life-changing employment resource by connecting underrepresented job seekers to employers with opportunities across industries.
Employer Match
If company offers a matching gift program, donation can double its impact. Simply submit donation with employer's matching gift form to maximize contribution.
Contact our Development team at development@skillsforchicago.org with any questions about the process.
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“Skills really cared about me and about my journey. Just having somebody in my corner, I’ve never had that before. So, it just feels great.”
Amiracle J.
Apprentice - Cyber Broking, Aon
Placed by Skills for Chicago in 2023
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“Skills is the bridge between you and the employer, but they also help you walk across the bridge. Within one month of reaching out to Skills, I was hired!”
Sherrie C.
Advanced Client Solutions Specialist , Bank of America
Placed by Skills for Chicago in 2023
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“I was elated about receiving the job! Coming from a family of immigrants, I’m seeing the sacrifices they made paid off. That moment (when I found out I got the job) was very special to me.”
Gabriel A.
Development Manager, Morningstar
Placed by Skills for Chicago in 2023
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“During a turbulent and high-stress time in my life, Skills did an excellent job of providing options. No matter where you are in career path, they provide options and alternatives for which you may not have thought of but already had the skills for.”
Stephanie M.
Referral Specialist, Carelon
Placed by Skills for Chicago in 2014
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“Skills has a lot of great connections and great people. Everyone is so welcoming, especially when I walked into the hiring event.”
Anthony D.
Customer Experience Representative, BMO Harris Bank
Placed by Skills for Chicago in 2022
