In a time when equity work is under attack and workforce development organizations are being pressured to “stay neutral,” how do we create programs that truly serve ALL job seekers?

Join us for this 90-minute interactive train-the-trainer session, grounded in the Chicago Jobs Council’s Anti-Racist Framework. This session focuses on the Program Design pillar and offers a practical look at moving beyond “race-neutral” approaches to intentionally anti-racist, community-centered program design.

What You’ll Learn:

• Practical Tools: Use resources like the Gap & Bridge tool, SMARTIE Goals, and the Spheres of Influence worksheet.

• Strategic Insights: Reflect on current practices, identify areas for improvement, and align your work with anti-racist principles.

• Actionable Steps: Draft strategies to transform your programs and train others in your organization.

Whether you’re leading programs, training staff, or shaping policy, this session will equip you to design workforce services that foster equity, empathy, and generational impact—even in uncertain times.