Economic Development and Employment Support
Residents and business owners in Worth Township will have access to workforce development assistance and much more thanks to an extended partnership between Worth Township and the Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC).
Officials from both sides decided to expand their partnership from food distribution to supporting the Township’s economic development efforts. The partners said the extension of their broader collaboration will further opportunities for those interested in workforce development, technical assistance to businesses, financial literacy and more all hosted at the Township located at 11601 S. Pulaski in Alsip. A list of the services offered may include interview preparation, resume writing, bookkeeping seminars, grant writing and maybe a legal clinic for entrepreneurs with many services aimed at individual job seekers.
ESDC will be present one day a week, every other week at the Township Hall to offer these services and help facilitate workshops and other educational opportunities. Township Clerk Eamon McMahon spearheaded the effort and believed working with a respected and community-based organization such as ESDC will bring much needed resources and benefits to our township residents.
“ESDC is a proven partner who has already demonstrated to the people of Worth Township that they are ready and willing to deliver vital services to our community. Local government and community groups like ESDC are a powerful force when we pull together. I’m looking forward to working with Alex Esparza, CEO and Executive Director at ESDC, and his team to find new ways to serve.”
To make an appointment for the program, residents are encouraged to contact Colleen Kenny or Julie Jackowiak in the Clerk’s Office at 708-371-2900, Extension 125 or 127.