We are Opening Doors to What's Possible for the North Lawndale Community.
THE BUZZ
Brenda Palms among honorees in iHeartMedia
'Women Who WIN' Class of 2022
Read the full press release here.
Our Workforce Development Sweetened by:
WHO WE SERVE
The North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) serves under- and unemployed residents of the North Lawndale neighborhood and surrounding communities. Our clients include citizens returning from incarceration and others who face the day-to-day hardships of living without enough income to support themselves and their families.
The North Lawndale community is rich in history and was once a major industrial corridor that was home to Sears, Roebuck, and Co. world headquarters.
Due to the recession, North Lawndale’s unemployment rate rose from an estimated 26% in 2000 to approximately 40% in 2012.
Forty-five percent of North Lawndale households live below the Federal Poverty Level and 57% of adults in North Lawndale have a history with the criminal justice system.
Our programs also attract job seekers from across the city.
