08.10.2022 | Partnering with Parents

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is partnering with RiseKit to help parents and guardians find more career opportunities. RiseKit is a platform that makes it easier for job seekers to find and retain meaningful employment opportunities. By using this free platform, our community can access employment resources and development opportunities needed to succeed.

"RiseKit's platform connects overlooked job seekers to the community support training programs and employers that they need to rise above their barriers to employment," said Matt Strauss, RiseKit Co-Founder and CEO.

Any Easterseals' Head start parent, guardian, or caregiver will be eligible to work with a Career Navigator from RiseKit to achieve their goals. After signing up, participants can receive free weekly support, career planning advice, and access to employers and training opportunities. After assessing their career goals and barriers, RiseKit can assist with resume building, job training, and providing connections to job opportunities with RiseKit partner organizations that match their skills and interests.

"RiseKit uses a more holistic approach to helping people rise. Not just when it comes to employment, just in overall improving their life position." Career Navigator Melissa Lovitt said.

Career Navigators work with those interested in skill development or changing careers, as well as provide emotional support to achieve these career goals. For those interested in entering a new industry and discovering programs that can build their skills and training, Career Navigators can help create a plan for the future. RiseKit is able to work with both English and Spanish speakers.

Learn more about our partnership with Risekit through this short video.