Introducing Matt Weis, Chicago Jobs Council's Newest Board Member

by Andrea Grabemeyer on June 26th, 2013

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Starting July 1, 2013, Matt Weis, MicroTrain’s Director of Workforce Development, will be serving as the Chicago Jobs Council’s (CJC) newest board member. Voted in by members, Matt has over 8 years of workforce development experience in both public and private sectors. He brings his valuable experience and knowledge in the areas of workforce development programming, program implementation, and funding regulation to the CJC.

Matt said Tuesday, “I’m honored to serve on the CJC board with so many extraordinary community leaders”.

Chicago Jobs Council is a coalition of community-based training organizations, advocacy groups, businesses and individuals working to ensure access to employment and career advancement opportunities for people living in poverty.

Since 1981, CJC’s membership has grown to include over 100 organizations and individuals. Through collaboration, advocacy, applied research, and capacity building, they work with their members to influence the development and reform of public policies and programs designed to move people into the workforce.

Andrés Moreno, Communications Coordinator for CJC, said, “Matt has been involved with us for many years. He is an engaged partner, has been instrumental in our advocacy work, and is a good friend to CJC. We’re excited to have him serve on our Board of Directors.”

MicroTrain is the recognized leader in Information Technology, Project Management and Office Skills training throughout the Chicago-land area and has been so for the past 13 years. Since 2007, MicroTrain has provided technical training and employment-focused services to over 2,500 job seekers. Most recently MicroTrain has partnered with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to begin Chicago TechWorks, the newest sector center in Cook County focused on the IT sector.

Matt can be reached at mweis@microtrain.net.

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