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 Chicago is one of 48 community organizations awarded a portion of U.S. Bank’s $5M investment.
Collaboration creates career path in banking, removes barriers to employment in Austin, Little Village, and other Chicago communities. More…
In 2013, we could feel the weight of the job market shifting beneath us – a shift causing rippling effects of furloughs and lay-offs not unlike the ones we feel and see in 2020. Employers felt the weight of the still-lingering recession – forcing them to be nimble with their resources – while many talented people sat on the sidelines of the mainstream Chicago workforce. That is how Cara Connects, our mission-driven staffing firm, was born.
Cara helps people change their lives through quality employment opportunities. More…
Learn how to put together a nonprofit associate board to help your organization achieve its mission. More…
One of the greatest joys in life is making a best friend; especially when you become friends as close as Cara alumni LaTanya and Deirdre. The two are inseparable and both attribute their success – in recovery, while at Cara, and now in their career – to having each other to lean on. We hope their story will inspire you to call your best friend today.
Unlike many other job-readiness programs, Cara focuses on personal growth and self-examination. More…
Here’s a secret we want everyone to know: anyone can find success at Cara, as long as they’re willing to commit. More…
Expansion part of $1.2M investment in city’s revitalization. More…
If you’re curious about what makes Cara so special as a job training and readiness program, Motivations is something you should know more about. More…