Welfare to Work Programs | Job Ready IL
118 North Clark Street, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, Chicago, IL 60602
Eligibility
Residents of Illinois, especially those who are enrolled in or qualify for SNAP benefits.
Required documents
Photo ID (driver's license/state ID)
Additional documents may be required.
Hours
Website: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Office: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
312-443-5500
Voice·
Main
Website
https://jobreadyil.com/Languages
English
Application process
Visit the free online training webpage to begin.
Fees
No Fees
Service area
All ZIP Codes, IL
Free, online training program that allows residents of Illinois to learn valuable job search skills, develop professionally, and explore career path options while earning hours that count toward SNAP work requirements. This program is a collaborative effort between multiple initiatives in Illinois, overseen by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development., and approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) as a Qualifying Work Program for the SNAP Work Requirement.
Last Assured
04/14/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Job Ready IL
Free, online training program that allows residents of Illinois to learn valuable job search skills, develop professionally, and explore career path options while earning hours that count toward SNAP work requirements. This program is a collaborative effort between multiple initiatives in Illinois, overseen by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development., and approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) as a Qualifying Work Program for the SNAP Work Requirement.