Programs

PROGRAMS

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Base Plus Program

Base Plus focuses on individualized placement and positions obtained cover a wide range of professional, skilled, semi-skilled and entry-level occupations in the corporate and service industries. Companies benefit through the ability to recruit and retain prescreened, well-qualified and motivated workers. CARES Chicago takes careful preparation in matching applicant skills to the need of the current employment market.

Bethany Fund Project

The Bethany Fund Project provides paid work experience training/ paid internships to adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment who reside in or work in five targeted West Side communities. These targeted communities are Austin, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Humbolt Park and North Lawndale.

Youth Transitional Employment Program

The Youth Transitional Employment Program is a system of providing year-round comprehensive and transitional services to both in-school and out-of-school youth with disabilities between the ages of 14-21 who reside within the city of Chicago.

Adult Training and Employment Program

CARES Chicago's Adult Training and Employment Program (ATEP) provides FREE comprehensive holistic services to individuals who are unemployed or underemployed.

This program integrates training, job development, job placement and career advancement services to remove employment barriers.

Supported Employment Program

CARES Chicago's Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves individuals who need extensive support services to obtain and retain employment. The program serves Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services clientele who have significant barriers to employment and are referred directly by their counselors. Participants are individually placed with a permanent job coach. The program creates a strong working relationship with the employer to assure a long-term, successful placement.