How Cara Career Coaching Helps You Get A Job
Cara StaffWe 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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An update from Cara regarding COVID-19
Cara StaffUPDATED November 16, 2020
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…
Meet Ebony
Cara StaffShe’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.
Meet Our Employment Partners
Cara StaffLearn about how employers partner with Cara to create lasting systemic change by strengthening communities through inclusive employment. More…
The Importance of Celebrating Career Milestones and Cara’s Great Wall
Cara StaffWe believe in the importance of celebrating career milestones. Learn about our Great Wall, where participant achievements are recognized for all to see. More…
Mark Carroll | In His Own Words
Cara StaffOur 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…
Our Affiliate Program: Cara Plus
Cara StaffAffiliates 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…
What Qualifies as a Quality Job?
Cara StaffAt 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…
U.S. Bank supports organizations like Cara, addressing racial inequities affecting economic mobility
Cara StaffCara Chicago is one of 48 community organizations awarded a portion of U.S. Bank’s $5M investment.
Cara and BMO Harris Bank launch workforce development initiative
Cara StaffCollaboration creates career path in banking, removes barriers to employment in Austin, Little Village, and other Chicago communities. More…
