Partnerships
Building the Right Partnerships
Lograr Workforce Development is built on real trade relationships. Our first and foundational partnership is with the Glaziers Union — and we're actively growing from there.
We believe workforce development works best when it's rooted in the industry itself. That's why our first partnership is with the union that represents the trade we know best. As we grow, we're looking for funders, contractors, educators, and community organizations who share our commitment to Chicago's construction workforce.
Current Partner
Glaziers Local 27
Active PartnerAbout This Partnership
The International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Glaziers Local 27 represents commercial glaziers across the Chicago area. As our founding union partner, Local 27 provides the apprenticeship pipeline that turns Lograr Workforce pathway completers into union members with long-term careers in commercial glazing.
Their Role
Apprenticeship pipeline, industry credentialing, and direct placement for program completers entering the commercial glazing trade.
Built on real trade relationships. Grounded in Chicago.
Partnerships We're Building
Expanding the Ecosystem
A strong workforce pipeline requires more than one partner. We're actively seeking organizations across these categories to help us grow the reach and impact of our programs.
Funders & Foundations
Philanthropic foundations, corporate giving programs, and public funding sources that invest in workforce development, economic mobility, and community development in Chicago.
- Workforce development foundations
- Corporate social responsibility programs
- Public workforce funding (WIOA, DCEO)
- CDFIs and impact investors
Contractors & Developers
General contractors, specialty subcontractors, and real estate developers who hire from the trades and have a stake in a stronger, more diverse construction workforce.
- Commercial glazing contractors
- General contractors
- Real estate developers
- Specialty subcontractors
Education & Workforce Partners
Community colleges, vocational programs, and workforce development organizations that share participants and complement our training pathways.
- City Colleges of Chicago
- Workforce development organizations
- Adult education programs
- Career and technical education providers
Community Organizations
Neighborhood-based organizations and social service providers that connect residents to opportunity and provide the wraparound support that makes workforce programs work.
- Neighborhood community organizations
- Social service providers
- Reentry programs
- Youth development organizations
Why Partner With Us
Contractor-Led. Community-Focused. Built to Last.
Real Industry Connections
We're not a workforce agency working at arm's length from the trades. We are a contractor. Our industry relationships are real, and we bring them to every partnership.
Targeted Community Reach
Our programs are designed for Chicago residents from communities that have historically been excluded from construction careers. We know who we're trying to reach and how to reach them.
Structured, Accountable Programming
We build programs the way we build projects — with clear scope, defined outcomes, and accountability to our partners and participants.
Long-Term Commitment
This isn't a pilot or a one-time initiative. Lograr Workforce Development is a sustained commitment from a contractor that plans to be in Chicago's trades for decades.
Let's Build Something Together
Whether you're ready to formalize a partnership or just want to learn more about what we're building, we'd like to hear from you.