New research highlights racial inequities in the Chicago area workforce and proposes recommendations for equitable economic recovery
A strategic framework for advancing workforce equity across the Chicago region
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CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ A new report shows that in the Chicago metropolitan region, as in the rest of the nation, deep racial inequities are built into the regional economy and the ongoing pandemic is exacerbating the impact. The report uses disaggregated data to identify workforce equity strategies that should be implemented to foster broad economic prosperity.
Advancing Workforce Equity in Chicago: A Blueprint for Action, released today by the National Equity Atlas (a partnership between PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute) with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance, Burning Glass Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase, highlights stark realities for