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Career Center

Mission Statement

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Career Center strives to prepare individuals with disabilities for successful and meaningful job placements and career opportunities, eliminate barriers and inequities and ensure professional opportunities for leadership development and advancement. Our model centers on the right of job seekers with disabilities to make their own choices and follow desired career paths, as well as opening new pathways of opportunity. Our Career Center weaves accessibility and equity to go beyond the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We partner with City of Chicago departments, sister agencies, and community organizations to provide career-readiness resources throughout Chicago’s 77 community areas, with a focus on underserved neighborhoods.

Job Seekers

We help job seekers with disabilities prepare for, secure and retain meaningful employment.

EMPLOYERS

MOPD’s Career Center partners with employers who are committed to disability inclusion.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We partner with community-based organizations and sister agencies throughout our 77 Chicago neighborhoods.

NEWS & EVENTS

Press about the MOPD Career Center or MOPD Mentorship Program.

Benefits Counseling

Analysis of Social Security Benefits for those Chicagoans who are receiving federal, state, and local benefits and want to work.

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Career Center

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Field Office

Career Center Staff

Contact Us:

Email: MOPDCareerCenter@cityofchicago.org
Phone: 312.756.5773, prompt #3
Address: 2102 W. Ogden Avenue

Mayor Lightfoot Announces MOPD Career Center

MOPD Career Center Frequent Asked Questions

Do I have to pay for services at the Career Center?

No, all of our services are free.

What if I live outside of the city of Chicago?

You need to be a city of Chicago resident to receive services from MOPD. However, we can connect you to resources in your area.

How can I sign up with you or schedule an appointment?

Please call (312) 746- 5773 and use prompt #3. You can also email us at MOPDCareerCenter@cityofchicago.org

I need accommodations to participate in a meeting and/or events.  How can I get accommodations?

We can assist you with setting up accommodations. Please let us know ahead of time, if possible, by calling or emailing us.

What should I bring to my first meeting with a Counselor?

Please bring a resume and cover letter if you have one. You can also email us those documents ahead of time.

What if I’m already working with an employment specialist from another organization? Can I still connect with an MOPD Counselor?

Yes, we will still work with you even if you are getting services at another organization.

Can a counselor help me create a resume even if I’ve never worked before?

Yes, we will help you to create a resume.

What if I don’t have clothes for an interview?

We will connect you to resources where you can get professional clothing for an interview.

How long will it take for me to find a job?

Every job seeker’s experience is different, and the amount of time will be different for everyone.