Eliminating Barriers to Employment for those Without College Degrees.
The Goal
Eliminating Barriers to Employment
JumpHire’s mission is to eliminate barriers to employment for those without college degrees. We provide access to the training, support, and connections necessary to find employment in careers that offer family-sustaining wages. JumpHire accomplishes this by partnering with:
Employers looking to diversify their workforce
Industry-specific training programs seeking highly motivated candidates
Community-based organizations looking to strengthen their communities, through employment opportunities
Non-profit organizations interested in improving the health and wealth of Chicago’s South and West Side communities
Our Community
High Unemployment Rate in Chicago
In February, Chicago's unemployment rate saw a notable decline of 0.2 percentage points, reaching 4.4%. This decrease, though modest, is significant in highlighting the city's ongoing struggle to recover from the pandemic and the loss of a substantial number of local jobs. While Chicago's unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the nation, the slight improvement since February 2022 indicates progress. Efforts are being made to address the economic challenges in Chicago, but there is still work ahead for a more robust recovery.
Here’s our solution
Bi-Weekly Stipend
Every two weeks, we pay you a stipend as a reward for your participation and attendance in classes.
Childcare Assistance
We partner with the YMCA to provide free childcare assistance to our members with children.
Transportation Assistance
We help cover gas and bus/train fare so that you are able to consistently make it to classes.
Free Healthy Meals
We provide freshly catered, healthy food on days of training.
Our Curriculum
Salary Ranges Upon Program Completion: $37,000 - $60,0000
Cohort Member Review
“Yes yes! All I can say is I thank jumphire! The training was amazing and the people are awesome. This has been a life changing transition for me. I appreciate all the people that have helped me on this journey. Anyone that can, please sign up for this amazing program. It helps and it will change your life!"
Pearl, South Side resident. Employed by RUSH University Medical Center
Get Paid to Learn New Skills and Earn a Career
Our Formula for Success
Connecting Career Seekers to Employers who are Hiring
Career training and support modules (10 weeks or less) that are designed to connect people with careers that include family-sustaining wages and benefits. This includes:
Identifying motivated participants through our outreach efforts and partnerships with existing training programs.
Collaborating with employers to develop skill-specific training programs that lead to in-demand career opportunities with the employer partner.
We Are Proud To Be In Partnership With
