Workforce Readiness & Employment Training - Urban ROOTS Alliance - Main Office

2525 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652

Eligibility

Programs serve youth, adults, and families living primarily in Auburn Gresham, Ashburn, Brainerd, Englewood, Chicago Lawn, and surrounding communities

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

(773) 718-2518

Voice

Websitehttps://www.urbanrootsalliance.org/impact

Email[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Individuals can walk in, contact (773) 718-2518, or be referred by a partner agency. A brief intake is completed to understand needs and assign a case manager or program track. Participants are connected to URA programs or linked to partner organizations for additional services.

Fees

Most services are free and open to residents regardless of income

Service area

Chicago, IL

Urban ROOTS Alliance (URA) provides job readiness classes, soft-skills training, career coaching, industry-specific training pathways, and direct referrals to employer partners.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/18/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

What's Here

Job Readiness Occupation Specific Job Training Career Counseling

Providing organization

Urban ROOTS Alliance

Urban ROOTS Alliance (URA) is a community-based nonprofit serving Chicago's South and Southwest sides with trauma-informed support, workforce development, violence-prevention programming, and family stabilization services. Their mission is to help individuals and families move from crisis to stability through hands-on outreach, skill-building, and wraparound support.