This page offers a high-level summary of the eligibility requirements for the Workforce Solutions program. More in-depth information can be found in the Policies and Procedures Manual.

To be eligible for a Workforce Solutions grant, businesses must be located within the city of Chicago.

Eligible business types include:

• Nonprofit
• Food service, tourism and hospitality
• Healthcare and life sciences
• Manufacturing and industrial
• Information technology
• Real Estate, finance, insurance
• Retail
• Energy
• Education and training
• Transportation, distribution and logistics

Ineligible business types include:

• Chain businesses
• Branch banks
• Employment agencies
• Religious worship institutions
• Currency exchanges
• Payday loan stores
• Pawn shops
• Astrology/palm reading stores
• Liquor Stores, bars and nightclubs
• Adult bookstores
• Firearms stores/shooting ranges
• Massage parlors
• Hotels or motels
• Track waging facilities
• Trailer storage yards/junk yards

If you are unsure of your eligibility based on your business type, please contact the program administrator at WorkforceSolutions@eesforjobs.com.