Additional Resources for Current Applicants
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Approval Process
Step 1
Applicant is notified by E&ES of their eligibility via Submittable and asked to complete a Training Needs Assessment (also via Submittable).
Step 2
Applicant proceeds with submitting the required documentation, including:
- Certificate of Insurance
A certificate of insurance (COI) is issued by an insurance company to verify the existence of an insurance policy. It summarizes key aspects of the policy, including coverage type, policyholder and effective dates and limits. - Program Policies and Procedures – Executed
A signed copy of an abbreviated version of the policies and procedures document by the applicant indicating they understand the program’s rules, guidelines, and that they will abide by them through the life of the grant contract. - Economic Disclosure Statement & Affidavit (Time Sensitive) – Online
The City of Chicago requires disclosure of the information requested in the Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit (“EDS”) before any City agency, department, or City Council can take action on the matter prompting the EDS. The form is to be filled out electronically and completed by all parties that have an ownership stake of 7.5% or greater in the organization seeking a Workforce Solutions grant. EDS forms are subject to review and approval by the Chicago Department of Law. - Monitoring Protocol Requirement Form
A form to be signed by the applicant indicating that they are aware of and are willing to comply with the program’s monitoring protocol process. - Principal Profile (Time Sensitive)
DPD requires that each individual that holds an ownership stake of 7.5% or more fill out this form to determine whether any of the listed persons have any outstanding water bills, traffic or parking tickets, child support payments, or other city obligations. - Copy of Business License
The business license that is issued by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) and/or the Certificate of Registration issued by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDR). - Child Support Affidavit (Time Sensitive)
The City requires that grant applicants confirm whether or not they pay child support, and if they do, that they do not owe any outstanding payments as mandated by the court. - Training Curriculum/Schedule
A synopsis of the training being sought, a schedule, and vendor information. - Trainer Resumes/References
Unless the trainer has already been vetted. - Training Cost Estimate
Training vendor quote/cost estimate for the training(s) being sought. - Participant List for each Training
The list of employees participating in the trainings. - For New Hires Only: Job Description for each New Hire Position
If the applicant is onboarding new employees, the job description for each unique job type that is being hired, including hourly wage.
Step 3
Once the documents are reviewed and approved, E&ES sends applicant a Conditional Award
Letter and Recipient Agreement.
Step 4
Applicant submits executed Recipient Agreement to E&ES.
Step 5
Applicant is notified by E&ES that contract has been executed and processed. Applicant may
begin trainings (trainings need to occur within a year of contract execution).
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