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Community Assistance Programs (CAPs) is a Chicago-based not-for-profit incorporated in 1999 to expand economic opportunity through employment training and job placement. Serving both sides of the labor market, CAPs focuses on two primary customer groups: job seekers pursuing sustainable employment with livable wages and employers seeking reliable, qualified talent alongside strategies that reduce payroll costs and turnover. With offices across Chicago and a presence in Chicago Heights and DuPage County, CAPs has supported more than 17,000 job seekers and 4,000 businesses, building a track record of results rooted in employer-aligned training and diligent placement support. Its Employment Placement Specialists tailor training to business needs, deliver job readiness coaching, and manage screening steps such as background checks and drug tests to ensure candidates arrive work-ready. CAPs partners with employers across healthcare, retail, manufacturing, security, janitorial, warehousing, CDL/trucking, clerical, and customer service, providing a responsive pipeline for entry-level and mid-level roles. Beyond sourcing and placement, the organization guides employers through federal and state programs to capture available tax credits and subsidiesoften enabling savings of up to $5,000 per hire per yearwhile offering practical advisory to address high turnover and improve workforce stability. CAPs also operates community-forward initiatives, including a Senior Job Program that keeps older workers engaged and earning, and delivers orientation and training pathways in multiple neighborhood locations. Through partnerships such as Illinois Works and regional WorkNet centers, CAPs expands access to industry-relevant training, including opportunities aligned to clean energy and other in-demand fields. By combining mission-driven workforce development with employer-centered solutions, CAPs consistently connects trained, vetted talent to hiring needs, helping businesses grow and communities thrive.
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