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IMPACTINGCHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS,ONE JOB AT A TIME.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DATA DASHBOARD
OUR METHODOLOGY
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT
EMPLOYER PARTNERS
EMPLOYER PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS
INDIVIDUAL IMPACT
NEIGHBORHOOD EXPANSION
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
BEYOND THE DIPLOMA
EMPLOYMENT CHAMPIONS BREAKFAST
FUNDING & SUPPORT
IMPACT BEYOND CHICAGO
FINANCIALS
THE ROAD AHEAD
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2019 Next Step Job Fair
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
100% of Skills’ Board of Directors personally or �nancially supported the organization in 2019
Patrick BeharellePresident and CEOTrueBlue
Christina CorleyChief Commercial andOperating OfficerCDW
Wendy LewisChief Global Diversity Officer andVP of Community EngagementMcDonald’s Corporation
Amy E. BestSenior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerExelon Corporation
Gillian DarlowChief Executive OfficerPolk Bros. Foundation
William LuehrsChief Human Resources OfficerNorthShore University HealthSystem
Jeff BilekPartner, Central Talent LeaderEY
Bevin DesmondGlobal Head of Talent and Culture, Quality TransformationMorningstar
Kelly MantheyChief Executive OfficerKin + Carta
Sudi Bjornstad Vice President of SalesUltimate Software
Derek DouglasVice President of Civic EngagementUniversity of Chicago
Eileen MitchellPresidentAT&T Illinois
Hillary BochniakManaging Director of Human ResourcesAccenture
Rich FloerschSenior Strategic AdvisorHR Policy Association
Malaika MyersChief Human Resources OfficerHyatt Hotels Corporation
Jennifer CampeFormer Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerWintrust Financial
Yvonne FranzeseChief Human Resources OfficerCNO Financial Group
Kristin OliverSr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerWalgreens
John ChallengerChief Executive OfficerChallenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Mark HackerExecutive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative OfficerMotorola Solutions
Terry PetersonVice President, Corporate and External AffairsRush University Medical Center
Jeff ChildsChief Human Resources OfficerUlta Beauty
Seema KathuriaManaging DirectorRussell Reynolds
Nazneen RaziFormer Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerHCSC/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Brian J. CookFormer Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative OfficerUSG Corporation
Mark KendallExecutive Vice PresidentHub International
Michael ScimoFormer Managing DirectorAccenture
Mark S. Hoplamazian, ChairPresident and CEOHyatt Hotels Corporation
Elizabeth Hofstetter, Vice ChairHuman Resources Business Partner ExecutiveJPMorgan Chase
Michael Bonds, TreasurerFormer EVP Human Resources and Labor RelationsUnited Airlines
Marie Trzupek Lynch, President and CEOSkills for Chicagoland’s Future
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Patrick BeharellePresident and CEOTrueBlue
Christina CorleyChief Commercial andOperating OfficerCDW
Wendy LewisChief Global Diversity Officer andVP of Community EngagementMcDonald’s Corporation
Amy E. BestSenior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerExelon Corporation
Gillian DarlowChief Executive OfficerPolk Bros. Foundation
William LuehrsChief Human Resources OfficerNorthShore University HealthSystem
Jeff BilekPartner, Central Talent LeaderEY
Bevin DesmondGlobal Head of Talent and Culture, Quality TransformationMorningstar
Kelly MantheyChief Executive OfficerKin + Carta
Sudi Bjornstad Vice President of SalesUltimate Software
Derek DouglasVice President of Civic EngagementUniversity of Chicago
Eileen MitchellPresidentAT&T Illinois
Hillary BochniakManaging Director of Human ResourcesAccenture
Rich FloerschSenior Strategic AdvisorHR Policy Association
Malaika MyersChief Human Resources OfficerHyatt Hotels Corporation
Jennifer CampeFormer Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerWintrust Financial
Yvonne FranzeseChief Human Resources OfficerCNO Financial Group
Kristin OliverSr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerWalgreens
John ChallengerChief Executive OfficerChallenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Mark HackerExecutive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative OfficerMotorola Solutions
Terry PetersonVice President, Corporate and External AffairsRush University Medical Center
Jeff ChildsChief Human Resources OfficerUlta Beauty
Seema KathuriaManaging DirectorRussell Reynolds
Nazneen RaziFormer Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerHCSC/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Brian J. CookFormer Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative OfficerUSG Corporation
Mark KendallExecutive Vice PresidentHub International
Michael ScimoFormer Managing DirectorAccenture
Left to right: Mark S. Hoplamazian (Skills Board Chair; President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels), Marshall Hatch Jr. (Co-Founder and
Executive Director of The Maafa Redemption Project), Marie Trzupek Lynch (President and CEO of Skills), Marquis Pitts (Skills placement at Rush University Medical Center and 2019 Employment Champions Breakfast keynote speaker)
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DATA DASHBOARD
CUMULATIVE IMPACT
2019
1,322
2018
1,301
2017
1,213
2016
1,120
2015
1,004
2014
712
2013
539
7,211
$6,120
100+
251%
PLACED JOB SEEKERS
MORE EARNED BY SKILLS PLACEMENTS PER YEAR
EMPLOYER PARTNERS
SKILLS’ 2-YEARRETURN ON INVESTMENT
7 YEARS OF GROWTHYEAR-OVER-YEAR PLACEMENTS
2019 PLACEMENT & JOB SEEKER INSIGHTS
1,322PLACED
JOB SEEKERS
25,000JOB SEEKERS PROVIDED
JOB-READINESS BY SKILLS
$26MANNUALIZED WAGES
OF PLACEMENTS
PLACEMENTS JOB SEEKERS SERVED ECONOMIC IMPACT
RACE
BLACK OR AFRICAN-AMERICAN
82%
HISPANIC OR LATINO10%
TWO OR MORE RACES3%
ASIAN1%
WHITE4% 16-24 25+
46% 54%
AVERAGE AGE: 28
FEMALE69%
MALE31%
AGE GENDER
PLACEMENTS BY INDUSTRY
6%BUSINESS SERVICES
27%FOOD SERVICES &
HOSPITALITY
4%FINANCIALSERVICES
19%HEALTHCARE
30%RETAIL
14%TDL &
MANUFACTURING6
ECONOMIC IMPACT
FEMALE
MALE
GENDER
OUR METHODOLOGY
WE ARE DEMAND-DRIVEN.Starting � rst and foremost with the needs of employers, Skills brings a consultative approach to the
unique hiring requirements of each business. We then recruit talented, job-ready candidates from Chicago’s underemployed and unemployed neighborhoods. This method allows for direct impact for both
hiring companies and individuals seeking employment.
2019 LEADING ROLES & JOB TYPESWe work with employers across every industry to develop their diverse Chicago workforce.
Business Services Financial Services Food Services Health Care
Hospitality RetailManufacturing,Transportation Technology
Account ExecutiveCall Center Associate
Referral Specialist
TellerPersonal Banker
Client Services Associate
CashierConcession Stand Worker
Crew Member
CNAEnvironment Services Tech.
Patient Access Rep.
Food ServicesFront Desk Agent
Steward/Bell Attendent
Beauty AdvisorSales Associate
Clerk
Fueling/Ramp AgentMaterial Handler
Warehouse Associate
Junior Software DeveloperSoftware Developer
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BORH
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PACT
PLACEMENT CONCENTRATION BY ZIP CODE
50-62
31-49
21-30
10-20
<10
Skills places unemployed and underemployed individuals across Chicagoland into jobs, and intentionally focuses on neighborhoods with the highest unemployment and poverty rates.
TOP 10 PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
• AUSTIN (101)• SOUTH SHORE (72)• NORTH LAWNDALE (46)• NEAR WEST SIDE (46)• GREATER GRAND CROSSING (44)• ROSELAND (40)• AUBURN GRESHAM (39)• EAST GARFIELD PARK (39)• CHATHAM (37)• WEST PULLMAN (34)
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Skills places unemployed and underemployed individuals across Chicagoland into jobs, and intentionally focuses on neighborhoods with the highest unemployment and poverty rates.
60%OF PLACEMENTS WERE FROM ZIP CODES WITH
>20% BELOW THE POVERTY RATE
55%OF PLACEMENTS WERE FROM ZIP CODES WITH DOUBLE THE NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(3.7%)
31%OF PLACEMENTS WERE FROM ZIP CODES WITH >10% UNEMPLOYMENT
RATES
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EMPLOYER PARTNERS
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Employer partners have the opportunity to interview candidates on-site at Skills to streamline the process and get more job seekers hired more quickly.
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EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHTS
42PLACED
JOB SEEKERS IN 2019
81%PLACEMENTS WERE FROM
NEIGHBORHOODS ABOVE THE NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
In 2019, Ulta Beauty made signi� cant strides in job seeker engagement. Most notably, Ulta participated in four hiring events this past year, making themselves more accessible to Chicago’s unemployed and underemployed neighborhoods.
All-time placements (since 2014): 16312
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81%
In 2019, JPMorgan Chase began a new e� ort to improve the lives of Chicago’s
overlooked and underserved job seekers. With the assistance of Skills, Cabrini Green
Legal Aide, and the Safer Foundation, Chase launched an initiative to hire candidates
with criminal backgrounds who typically struggle to � nd work.
Placements in 2019: 17
Placements in 2019: 34
In 2019, AT&T proved to be a strong advocate for communities and neighborhoods across Chicago, particulary through their Believe Chicago initiative, which was initiated alongside Skills. This initiative involved grassroots e� orts to improve lives and lift 19 Chicago neighborhoods most a� ected by gun violence and high unemployment.
All-time placements (since 2018): 54
All-time placements (Since 2013): 13913
In 2018, after nearly a year of unemployment, Jackie came across Skills, who prepared and set her up for an interview with Ulta Beauty. Shortly after interviewing, Jackie was hired as a Beauty Advisor at Ulta Beauty’s Hyde Park location in 2018. Several months later, Jackie was promoted to Merchandising Coordinator. In 2019, she was promoted to Retail Sales Manager.
A full-time student at Chicago State University and soon-to-be married, Jackie is grateful to work at such a high-quality company that gives her the fl exibility and opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
“I would tell anyone that I know that is looking for work to give Skills a look. Skills will be your light - they’ll give you a chance when no one else will.”
Partnership Established
LifetimePlacements
Jackie Pinedo, 22 | Retail Sales Manager
SPRING2018
BEAUTY ADVISOR
MERCHANDISINGCOORDINATOR
FALL2018
WINTER2019
RETAIL SALESMANAGER
NEIGHBORHOOD: SOUTH CHICAGO
INDIVIDUAL IMPACT
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RETAIL SALESMANAGER
IND
IVID
UA
L IMPA
CT
After nearly 11 years working an overnight graveyard shift at a casino, Angel was ready for a career change. With a 10-year-old daughter at home, she was determined to � nd a full-time
position that o� ered stability and day-time hours. After months of searching, Angel came in contact with a Skills recruiter, who
helped her prepare for an interview with Bank of America. After interviewing, Angel was hired in a full-time role with potential
for growth. Her work-life balance has vastly improved and Angel can now spend more time with her family.
“Even with the right experience, it’s hard to get into the right company. I love Skills, because they really set the employee up
for the employer.”
Angel Lewis, 35 | Client Services Rep.
Edy Ramirez, 20 | Guest Services Agent
Jennifer Scott, 35 | Patient Access Rep.
After graduating high school, Edy began seeking employment through a variety of avenues before eventually � nding Skills. After connecting with Skills, Edy underwent resume and interview preparation, and was set up to interview with a hiring manager at SMASHotels. After interviewing, Edy was hired as a Guest Services Agent at SMASHotels-operated hotel EMC2. A full-time student at Dominican University, Edy appreciates the � exible schedule and experience that his role with SMASHotels provides.
“I would de� nitley recommend Skills to my friends - the process is pretty seamless and very informative. EMC2 is such a nice place to work, it’s really a step up from the jobs I had as a high school student.”
After struggling to get into the right company, Jennifer came across Skills, who conducted a brief interview preparation
session before connecting her to interview with a hiring manager at NorthShore. Soon after interviewing, Jennifer was hired as a
Patient Access Representative.
Now that she’s landed a permanent, full-time position in the medical � eld, Jennifer has begun to pursue her Master’s degree in Advanced Healthcare, where she hopes to ultimately obtain a role in which she can enhance the patient experience from a
higher level.
“I was very happy with Skills’ hiring process. I’ve already recommended people to Skills because of how e� cient and fast
the hiring process was.”
NEIGHBORHOOD: AUBURN-GRESHAM
NEIGHBORHOOD: BACK OF THE YARDS
NEIGHBORHOOD: MORGAN PARK
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NEIGHBORHOOD LINK
At the 2019 Employment Champions Breakfast, we announced the Skills Neighborhood Link, our expansion to Chicago’s South & West sides. These new locations will allow us to be more accessible to our job seekers and community partners.
Looplocation
INITIAL GRANTORS
“This new physical presence is a symbol of our ongoing commitment to all of Chicago’s neighborhoods.”
Marie Trzupek LynchPresident & CEO
PLACED JOB SEEKERS
LOWEST HIGHEST
Future South and West side locations
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Jackie›s Career Trajectory
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
In 2019, Skills connected with over 60community-based organizations, workforce groups, and employment
resource agencies to impact the lives of Chicagoland’s unemployed and underemployed.
2019 REFERRING ORGANIZATIONS
2019 Next Step Job Fair
On the Table event
Chicago CRED - Skills Board Chair visit
AACFAfter School Matters
Alternative Schools Network
Asian Human ServicesAssociation House
Bethel New LifeBoys and Girls Club
Build ChicagoBy the Hand Club for Kids
Cara ChicagoCatholic Charities
Centers for New HorizonsCentral State SER
Chicago CREDChicago Scholars
Chicago State UniversityChicago Urban League
City CollegesEmployment and Employer
ServicesChicago State University
Chicago Urban LeagueCity Colleges
Employment and Employer Services
Excel AcademyGary Comer Youth
CenterHeartland Alliance
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Ignite Inspiration Corporation
Instituto Del ProgresoIntrinsic High School
Jane Adams Resource Center
Jewish Child and Family Services
La Casa NorteLIFT Chicago
Loyola Arrupe CollegeLyte Collective
MAAFA Redemption Project
Mercy Home Metropolitan Family
ServicesMoraine Valley College
National Able Network Inc.National Louis University
New Life CovenantNew Moms
Noble NetworkNorth Lawndale College
PrepNorth Lawndale
Employment NetworkPaul Simon Job Corp
Phalanx Family ServicesRefugee One
Robert Morris UniversitySafer Foundation
SERCOSouth Suburban College
St. Sabina ERCStoryCatchers Theatre
The Community Builders, Inc.
Triton CollegeTrue to Life Foundation
UCANUrban Alliance
Youth Connection Charter School
Youth GuidanceYouth Job Center
Youth Peace Center - Roseland
YWCA of Metro Chicago
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BEYOND THE DIPLOMA
Career pathways are vital for changing the earning potential and corresponding economic trajectory for young high school graduates. Our holistic approach includes mentoring services and education/credentialing attainment on top of job placement, focused on reducing attrition and satisfying the hiring needs of local employers as they build around their next generation of workers.
Our custom jobs curriculum and programming has been expanded beyond local high schools and is now being used by businesses and youth programs aimed at � lling the job-readiness and soft skills gap many individuals face as they enter workforce or move up at a company.
600+INDIVIDUALS
SERVED IN 2019
76INDIVIDUALS
BEGAN A CAREER PATHWAY
PROGRAM IN 2019
EMPLOYER PARTNERSAT&T | Freedman Seating | Hyatt Hotels CorporationMcDonald’s | Rush University Medical Center | Walgreens
EDUCATION & MENTOR PARTNERSCity Colleges of Chicago | Chicago Urban League | UCAN
COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, & EMPLOYER PARTNERSAmplify | Chicago CRED | Gary Comer College Prep | Intrinsic High Schools | JPMorgan Chase | Navy Pier | Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School | StoryCatchers
11RECENT COLLEGE
GRADUATES PLACED INTO JOBS
IN 2019 (OUR PILOT YEAR)
This new initiative launched in 2019 for recent college graduates creates an access point for area college students to gain meaningful employment that is re� ective of their educational attainment.
EMPLOYER PARTNERSBlue Cross Blue Shield | CDW | Jewel-Osco Kin + Carta (Formerly Solstice) | Ulta Beauty | Yelp
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSArrupe College of Loyola University | Chicago Scholars Chicago State University | National Louis University | Noble Network | Phoenix Pact | Robert Morris University
Beyond the Diploma is our demand-driven approach to combat youth unemployment and underemployment. In 2019, we continued to build and expand our programs to get Chicago’s youth job ready, and connect youth to career pathways.
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600+INDIVIDUALS
SERVED IN 2019
76
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BEYOND THE DIPLOMA
Aijalon Jadduah, 26 | Career Pathway Program
Before joining the McDonald’s career pathway program, Aijalon was stuck in a role with virtually no opportunities to develop her career. This setback led to her pursuit of higher education, which
proved to be quite di� cult when considering the cost and time commitment. Finally, Aijalon discovered the Skills/McDonald’s Beyond the Diploma program, allowing her to start a career while
simultaneously to earning a degree.
“I was very frustrated during my current job – after I quit, I was very unsure of my career goals.” “I felt so much relief when I found the McDonald’s/Skills program. I was able to get my degree and
start a career at the same time – I � nally feel like I’m on the right track.”
Matthew Leonard, 23 | Jr. Software Developer
Upon graduating college with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Matthew knew he wanted to enter the tech industry, but he wasn’t sure which specialty he wanted to pursue. Ideally, Matthew wanted to join a company with lots of opportunity for career development and growth. This was no easy feat for a recent grad, especially considering the competitiveness of his chosen � eld – over the course of three months, Matthew was still � nding it very di� cult to land a job. Finally, Matthew found his way into the tech industry after he came across Skills, who set him up for an interview with Kin + Carta, who hired him as a Junior Software Developer shortly after interviewing.
“The Skills recruiter was extremely insightful, and really calmed my nerves for the interview with Kin + Carta.” “I would de� nitely recommend Skills and their U2.0 program to a recent grad.”
Intrinsic High School students visit Rush University Medical Center
Skills and Jewel-Osco host an informational session for recent college grads seeking career opportunities
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EMPLOYMENT CHAMPIONS BREAKFAST
Premier Sponsors
Greg & Anna Brown
The � fth annual Employment Champions Breakfast took place in October 2019. Over 600 attendees were moved by the personal stories of Skills placements and the momumental impact a job has on a person’s life. Rush University Medical Center, Chicago CRED, and McDonald’s were honored for their outstanding e� orts and dedication to supporting Chicago’s unemployed.
Join us for the 2020 Employment Champions Breakfast on September 29th!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 EVENT SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsors
Nicholas & Susan
Pritzker through their
donor-advised fund,
The Scorpio Rising Fund
The Canning Foundation
Margot & Thomas Pritzker
Family Foundation
2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Champion for the Unemployed Advocate for the Unemployed Fast StartRush University Medical Center Chicago CRED McDonald’s
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EMPLOYMENT CHAMPIONS BREAKFAST
Advocate Sponsors
Michael Bonds
Supporter Sponsors
Dennis Berger
Michael D. Scimo Family
Jackie & Glenn Tilton
Stacey & Joseph Blasko
Joseph Blasko
SPONSORS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Dr. Omar Lateef & Dr. Larry GoodmanRush University Medical Center
Arne DuncanChicago CRED
Samir MayekarCity of Chicago
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EMPLOYMENT CHAMPIONS BREAKFAST
Partner Sponsors
ARCO/Murray
Boston Consulting Group
Cariloop
Michele A. Carlin
Catalyte
CBRE
East Bank Club
Freedman Seating Company
Rich Floersch
Grainger
HMSHost
Jewel-Osco
JLL
Kin + Carta (Formerly Solstice)
Korn Ferry
Lenovo
MetLife
Midway Partnership
Northern Trust
ORBA
Prudential Insurance Co.
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Shaker Recruitment Marketing
Sidley Austin LLP
Slayton Search Partners
Unum
Wanxiang Real Estate Group
Willis Towers Watson
Marquis PittsSkills placement, Rush University Medical Center
Mark S. HoplamazianSkills Board Chair, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Skills sta�
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Partner Sponsors
FUNDING AND SUPPORTCreating sustained impact requires the funding support of many individuals, corporations, foundations, and government organizations. The support we received in 2019 truly impacted the job seekers we were able to place, their families, and the entire region.
2019 GOVERNMENT, CORPORATE & FOUNDATION FUNDERS
$500,000+
$100,000 - $499,999
$25,000 - $99,999
$2,500 - $24,999
Chicago Cook Workforce PartnershipDepartment of Family Support Services
JPMorgan ChaseMcDonald’s
AT&TAnonymousECMC FoundationHyatt
International Youth Foundation (IYF)Motorola Solutions FoundationPritzker Traubert FoundationWalgreens
AccentureAllstateAon HewittThe Aspen InstituteBank of AmericaBlue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisThe Canning FoundationCDWThe Chicago Community TrustCook County Bureau of Economic ------Development
The Crown FamilyErnst & YoungExelonFinnegan Family FoundationGrosvenor Capital ManagementKirkland & Ellis LLPLatham & WatkinsMargot and Thomas Pritzker Family ------FoundationMayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation
Nicholas & Susan Pritzker through their donor-------------advised fund, the Scorpio Rising FundPaul M. Angell FoundationPolk Bros. FoundationPritzker Pucker Family FoundationRobert R. McCormick FoundationSanmina CorporationUnited Way of Metro Chicago
AIM Specialty Health
Alight Solutions
American Airlines
Anonymous
ARCO/Murray
Associated Bank
Avis Budget Group
BMO Harris Bank
Boston Consulting Group
Cariloop
Catalyte
CBRE
Challenger, Gray, and Christmas
CNO Financial Group
Deloitte
DLA Piper LLP
Duchossois Family Foundation
East Bank Club
Freedman Seating
GoHealth
Goldman Sachs
Grainger
HMSHost
HUB International
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
James Hardie Building Products
Jewel-Osco
JLL
Korn Ferry
Kin + Carta (Formerly Solstice)
KPMG
Lenovo
Mayer Brown
MetLife
Midway Partnership
Northern Trust
NorthShore University HealthSystem
ORBA
The Osa Foundation
Owens Family Foundation
PwC
Prudential Insurance Co.
Rush University Medical Center
Russell Reynolds Associates
Shaker Recruitment Marketing
Sidley Austin LLC
Slayton Search Partners
Sterling Bay
Supply Hive
TrueBlue
Ulta Beauty
Ultimate Software
United Airlines
University of Chicago Medicine
Unum
USG Corporation
Wanxiang Real Estate Group
Willis Towers Watson
Wintrust Financial
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FUNDING AND SUPPORTINDIVIDUAL FUNDERS AND SUPPORTERS$25,000-$60,000Michael BondsGreg and Anna BrownMark S. Hoplamazian and Rachel Kohler$10,000-$24,999Dennis and Joan BergerBrian and Mary Faith CookBrad and Bryn DanneggerMark and Pamela KendallJoe and Elizabeth PomerenkeMichael ScimoGlenn Tilton$5,000-$9,999Amy E. BestJoseph and Stacey BlaskoMichele CarlinJe� and Connie ChildsBill CookRich FloerschElizabeth HoftstetterEric MezmarLeonidas Stellakis$1,000-$4,999Adam and Devin AlperLinda BarhamPatrick BeharelleJe�rey BilekHillary BochniakWilliam BroderickJennifer CampeJohn ChallengerJohn CompallChris CorleyGillian DarlowFrederick DearbornJohn DeSantisMichael and Kari DeVriesDerek DouglasRaj FernandoJennifer FortnerMark HackerSeema KathuriaNorman LeonWilliam LuehrsMarie Trzupek LynchMichael MacakanjaKelly MantheyTerry MazanyKeith MedanskyRuth MinnickMalaika MyersJohn NimesheimTerry PetersonNazneen RaziJoe ShakerMark Skender
Leo SmithDr. Donald E. Thompson and Kathleen $100-$999Allison AngeloniAnonymousNatalie BakerRachel BatesElizabeth BauerRick BetoriSudi BjornstadFrank BurkeKevin ChadwellNancy DaasCharlotte DamronSara DecostePaulette DodsonArne and Karen DuncanLaura DunnMargaret EganCherita EllensDavid FarrellKathleen and Jim FiewegerMike and Liz FiewegerMegan FitzpatrickMichael FoxBeth FulkersonMichael FureySean GarrettMarin GjajaJon GlickDr. Larry GoodmanRick GrayBruno GrundPatricia GrundVincent HaleStephen HalfPeggy HardekChristy HarrisCorey HaynesAdam HelmanRhonda HoppsJames JenkinsLesli JenningsKaren KaneLarry KaufmanSandra KnoxBill KrolKristin KruskaSusie KutanskyDonald LaackmanDr. Omar LateefMeg LaundryKirk LimacherCarol LobbesBarbara LumpkinJohn Madera
R. Ernest Maha�eySamir MayekarRob McCloskeyJonna McGrathSherrie MedinaCarrie MeyerBrian MontgomeryRichard and Lisa MoreyChris MulthaufOsayande MyhandCarolyn and Ken NoparKristin OliverLynn OsmondWilliam OwensHope PavichKalpana PlominGeorge PoulosKirsten PowersJuan SalgadoJay SawyerDarline ScelzoZachary SchrantzMeghan ShehornRamesh SiripuramCristian SireraKate SkerrettKelly SpowageRyan StaleyPaul StinsaGina TallaricoPeter TobinAlita TuckerJames VailMichael and Michelle WarnerJack WarnerSusan WilsonAnna WitlerAndrea Zopp$1-$99Alexa AdrianOrlando AguirreMayra AlarconMike AltierRaheela AnwarLorilyn AquinoAndrea ArmstrongMelissa AufmannJuanita AvilaVirginia AylesworthDaniel Ban�eldMyrna BellJennifer BentleyThomas BentleyMarianna BerzinsMary BilbreyChristine Binotti
Sadie BjornstadMaya BordeauxSheila BoundsAmy BoysenDave BrostMaureen CallenJay CasadyDaniel CervantesEric CharlsonDaniel ChavezMelissa ChildersMay ChowMarna CielakSean Cli�ordCasey CookQuinn CosgroveAlyssa Berman-CutlerBruce DavisCharlie Jo DemayRaven DeVaughnBret DiskinShawn DomarkMax EbacherLeif ElsmoFred FedewaRob FeroneBonnie FongStephanie Peden-FoxEddie FrenchLiz GeraldiBilly GlunzWhitney GolattKevin GoldenSimone GourguechonNancy Gri�nKasey GrohsMike HannaAnum HassanMarji HeasAndrea HelmsKaren HowellShammara HowellJim IpemaKevin IrvineThomas KappeleDan KirkMichelle KurantyAllyson LaackmanChristy LauberObie Le�oreTheo MarshallKate McAdamsMartha McAvoyDeena McKayAmanda MellensAnn Monoscalco
Merit MullinMegan NeacyPeter NewellNgoc NguyenKatie O’DonnellChanelle PalmerJanelle Elmore-PerkinsDan PetrousekSteven PhillipsMarquis PittsDenise PooleLesli PoraDan PtakAmy RakoczyJohn Ratli�Michael ReeseNate RobinsonPeter RoccaforteDave RodriguezChloe Caston-SandersAmy SantiAnne SavageJoshua SchneiderEvan SharpTyler SimonChris SinitoEmily SmyersRob SorumDonna Anhalt-StrakaAlbert StricklandLaShonn SwainMike TemkinTakeisha ThompsonPilar TrejoMegan ValdezPallavi VermaAnn VoglBeth VorwallerConstantine VutsasMichael WalshJohn WanekSara WasserteilEwa WeidnerJillian WinstonCenovia WitherspoonEdyta WojtulewiczPeter WolniakPhilip YobBeth YoungMelissa ZaikosRon Zinnerman
PLACEMENTS
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Merit MullinMegan NeacyPeter NewellNgoc NguyenKatie O’DonnellChanelle PalmerJanelle Elmore-PerkinsDan PetrousekSteven PhillipsMarquis PittsDenise PooleLesli PoraDan PtakAmy RakoczyJohn Ratli� Michael ReeseNate RobinsonPeter RoccaforteDave RodriguezChloe Caston-SandersAmy SantiAnne SavageJoshua SchneiderEvan SharpTyler SimonChris SinitoEmily SmyersRob SorumDonna Anhalt-StrakaAlbert StricklandLaShonn SwainMike TemkinTakeisha ThompsonPilar TrejoMegan ValdezPallavi VermaAnn VoglBeth VorwallerConstantine VutsasMichael WalshJohn WanekSara WasserteilEwa WeidnerJillian WinstonCenovia WitherspoonEdyta WojtulewiczPeter WolniakPhilip YobBeth YoungMelissa ZaikosRon Zinnerman
IMPACT BEYOND CHICAGO
S SKI LL FOR
EFUTURRHODE ISLAND’S
900+PLACEMENTS
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Skills for RI sta� with job placement honoree at the Believers and Achievers Awards Breakfast
Skills for RI sta� and partners at the annual Believers and Achievers Awards Breakfast
Governor Raimondo speaks at the Believers and Achievers Awards Breakfast
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$17.2MANNUALIZED WAGES OF
PLACEMENTS
326YOUTH PLACED INTO
INTERNSHIPS
2019 IMPACT
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FINANCIALS
2019
Revenue $6.3M
Public $2.2M
Private - Fee for Service $0.3M
Private Contributions $3.7M
Expenses $6.2M
Program $5M
MG&A $0.5M
Fundraising $0.7M
Total Surplus/De�cit $0.10M
FINANCIAL REVENUE AND EXPENSE DETAILS
81% Program
11%Fundraising
8%Admin
FUNDING DIVERSITY EXPENSES
IN-KINDThe gracious
organizations and individuals listed provided in-kind
support to Skills in 2019
• Cariloop• Carolyn & Ken Nopar• CBRE• CDW• Ernst & Young• Glassdoor• Hyatt Hotels• Jasculca Terman
Strategic Communications
• Jenner & Block, LLP• Jennifer Scanlon• Mark S. Hoplamazian
and Rachel Kohler• Seema Kathuria• Mark and Pamela
Kendall• Kin + Carta• Mayer Brown• Motorola Solutions
• McDonald’s• Patrick Beharelle• PeopleScout• PYXERA Global• Seyfarth Shaw LLP• Wintrust Financial
65%Private
35%Public
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THE ROAD AHEAD
Dear Supporters, Partners, and Friends:
Upon completing our seventh year, it is important to re� ect on the impact jobs have had on unemployed and underemployed individuals and communities across the Chicagoland area. Since our launch in 2012 our impact has grown year over year, and in 2019, this impact reached new heights as we crossed the 7,000 lives-changed threshold. Without question, this noteworthy achievement would not have been reached without the extraordinary support of our employer partners, funders, donors, nonpro� t partners, the leadership of our Board of Directors, and our devoted sta� .
In 2019, we continued to combat the misleading narrative of “full employment.” Low aggregate unemployment rates are not re� ective of the many neighborhoods in Chicago – particularly on the South and West sides – where communities face substantial unemployment and poverty rates. We know the full employment narrative is false, and our focus remains on reducing barriers to employment and placing as many individuals into jobs as possible.
With this focus in mind, we are strategically extending our physical presence by launching a plan for new locations on Chicago’s South and West sides in the coming years. This expansion initiative, Skills Neighborhood Link, was announced at the 2019 Employment Champions Breakfast. These new locations will allow us to provide residents with better access to jobs.
On the road ahead in 2020 and beyond, we’re excited to quickly and progressively grow our impact, especially within Chicago’s most economically underserved neighborhoods. All of you play a vital role in this e� ort, and we greatly appreciate your continued support of our mission to get the unemployed and underemployed into a job for the � rst time, or back to work.
We look forward to expanding and strengthening our partnerships and impact in 2020 and beyond.
Marie Trzupek LynchPresident and CEOSkills for Chicagoland’s Future
Mark S. HoplamazianPresident and CEO, Hyatt Hotels Co.Skills Board Chair
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OUR MISSIONCreate demand-driven solutions for employers to get the unemployed
and underemployed to work.
OUR VISIONContinuously meet employers’
talent needs to create economic opportunity for the unemployed
and underemployed.
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