Workforce & Talent
OUR WORKFORCE IS BUSINESS READY.
Our talent is specialized, educated and diverse. This is a result of our region's deep industry roots, concentration of major research universities, and long history as a destination for ambitious people.
A Best-In-Class Talent Pipeline
The Chicagoland area is home to more than 100 colleges and universities, including institutions with nationally ranked programs in business, engineering, medicine, law, and the arts. That concentration of higher education means businesses here draw from a steady, locally rooted talent pipeline, and that talent, once here, tends to stay.
Just some of the institutions calling Chicago home include:
Depth Across Industries
Decades of specialization in finance, logistics, manufacturing, life sciences, and technology have produced a labor pool with domain expertise. Companies entering the Chicago market are tapping into well-connected networks of professionals who already know the work.
A City People Choose
Talent follows quality of life, and Chicago consistently ranks among the most livable large cities in the country.
Competitive cost of living relative to coastal peers, a strong housing market, and a nationally recognized cultural and culinary scene give companies that choose Chicago a one-of-a-kind workforce that is both vibrant and hard-working.
The Bottom Line
Chicago's workforce reflects generations of investment in education, industry, and the best of a city renowned for its cultural vibrancy.
Businesses looking to grow in the Chicagoland region enjoy a front seat to a talent base that brings specialized knowledge, professional networks, and a sense of pride in where they live.
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Whether you're an employer looking to connect with local talent, an organization with a talent program worth amplifying, or a researcher working on Chicago's labor landscape – we want to hear from you.
