TIFWorks Program

TIFWorks funds workforce-training costs for companies located in City of Chicago TIF districts. With TIFWorks' support, businesses become better equipped to improve performance and productivity, expand product lines and gain new customers. The program helps companies develop and expand product lines, adapt to new technologies and equipment, comply with occupational or industry regulations, expand into new markets and promote growth and increase profit.

Available for download:

TIFWorks application

TIF Interested Parties Registry

Eligible applicants include employers or a group of employer with common needs, business or industry associations, labor organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations that train and place Chicagoans in businesses located in eligible TIF districts

Types of training can include:

Negotiation and sales
Technology skills
Leadership and management
Safety
Communications and language skills
Basic job performance skills
Training to support new products, machinery or technology