Oakton College recently partnered with several Evanston organizations to create a pilot program that combines English as a second language and early childhood education training. The program aims to address a workforce shortage of early childhood educators and a community need for ESL and job training. Beginning in summer 2023, participants began receiving ESL training.
The Glenwood Springs Community Housing Coalition has been working for seven months to create a funding mechanism for workforce housing. In that time, the group has had many discussions and done a lot of research.