UPDATED January 5, 2021
Thank you for being part of the Cara community and for your commitment to supporting our job seekers who are ready to lift themselves out of poverty and homelessness. Like you, we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and are keeping a close eye on official information and guidance from the CDC, WHO, and both the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago. More…
At Cara, some of our participants build up their resumes and skills with transitional jobs before gaining full-time employment. Learn about these opportunities and why they’re so valuable. More…
This Giving Tuesday, we saved you a front-row seat to our Transformations training – a series of lessons and workshops on workplace competencies and social-emotional skills that will help you get and keep a job. At the heart of this training are our Five Ways to Transform Your Life.
We have a team of experts ready to help you learn the skills and navigate your job search so you can launch a meaningful career.
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She’s transforming her life, thanks to your support.
“I am proud to have served my country for two years in the Navy. But after my service ended, I needed to figure what was next for me. It took some time, jumping from one temporary job to the next, before I chose to pursue a career in carpentry.
“Unfortunately, it turned out to be the wrong path for me; I started developing some health issues. My allergy to dust in the wood shop ultimately drove me to seek another opportunity. That’s when I got the chance to join Cleanslate.
Learn about how employers partner with Cara to create lasting systemic change by strengthening communities through inclusive employment. More…
We believe in the importance of celebrating career milestones. Learn about our Great Wall, where participant achievements are recognized for all to see. More…
Our 2020 Thomas M. Owens Mission Award recipient reflects on the launch of Cleanslate, producing The Road Up, and why you should eat your dessert first. More…
Affiliates spread Cara’s mission to new communities to get more people back to work. Learn more about this inclusive, sustainable movement and how to join us. More…
At Cara, we don’t just place our participants in the workforce—we also take steps to ensure they find quality work. But what does that mean? More…
