by Laura Constans | Mar 8, 2024 | Success Stories
Kerianna grew up in the near west suburbs of Chicago. As a cool, smart, shy girl she always knew that she wanted to help people. She had been a counselor / mentor to kids when she herself was a kid. Her mom worked as a CNA, and because of her stories Kerianna knew...
by Laura Constans | Dec 25, 2023 | Success Stories
Christianna, a young mother of two girls, has very clear dreams of owning her own catering company or restaurant. She had these very goals in mind when she joined the AACF Employment Program in early June this year. Christianna learned about the program from a friend...
by Laura Constans | Jun 22, 2023 | Jobseeker Insight
Stepping into the world of IT work is a good choice at any level. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) growth in IT-related occupations is projected to grow 15 percent throughout the next decade, resulting in around 700,000 new jobs during the next...
by Laura Constans | Apr 24, 2023 | Success Stories
As one of the multitude of people who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic Felicia was grateful to learn of AACF’s workforce development programs from her cousin. Felicia joined the program in 2020 and was directed to the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA)...
by Laura Constans | Apr 24, 2023 | Featured News
Last year our fearless Executive Director, Evelyn Mensah, was selected by The Chicago Foundation for Women to participate in a leadership initiative in last year. This intense, self-actualization and empowering cohort is founded upon Reverend Willie T. Barrow’s...
