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North Lawndale Employment Network
To improve the potential of the North Lawndale community through innovative employment initiatives. Visit us at nlen.org
About North Lawndale Employment Network
The North Lawndale Employment Network was founded in 1999 to improve the earnings potential of the North Lawndale Community through innovative employment initiatives that lead to economic advancement and an improved quality of life for residents. NLEN continually updates its services to meet the employment needs of clients and the community at large. NLEN’s approach to addressing the extremely high rates of unemployment and underemployment in North Lawndale is to offer employment services and transitional jobs to North Lawndale residents, many of whom are formerly incarcerated persons and others with significant barriers to employment. NLEN is committed to: • Assisting those with barriers to employment, especially former offenders, in securing jobs with family- supporting wages • Partnering with employers in recruiting and retaining workers • Advocating on behalf of low-income job-seekers • Empowering job seekers with access to financial tools and literacy • Creating a thriving and sustainable community Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nlen.org and Twitter @nlen_jobs
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Signals from North Lawndale Employment Network
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Research & Knowledge
North Lawndale Employment Network released an update to its landmark 2002 report, Drugs, Crimes, and Consequences, commissioned by the UIC Great Cities Institute.
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Presence & Recognition
North Lawndale Employment Network reserves seats for the conference at the City Club of Chicago.
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Presence & Recognition
North Lawndale Employment Network Founding President and CEO Brenda M. Palms will convene cross-sector leaders driving systemic workforce and justice reform across Chicago and the country.
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People
North Lawndale Employment Network employee Nasir McIntosh completed the U-Turn Permitted program in October 2025.
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Presence & Recognition
North Lawndale Employment Network is hosting a virtual community coffee chat on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, featuring residents, community organizations, and local leaders to discuss employment access and retention.
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