1. The Confounding Factors of

2. Facts 9% Unemployment in Chicago (as of 3/29/09) Longer commute for lower income employees Less educated 3 times more effected by unemployment Lower income employees have more obstacles to acquire and maintain employment

5. Cycle of Employment Transition to Unemployment Seeking Employment Maintaining Employment Acquiring Employment

6. Transitioning to Unemployment Many essential resources are related to employment Health Insurance Loss of preventative treatment of mental or physical illness COBRA and unemployment benefits can aid in this transition Unmet needs can develop into barriers to employment.

7. Seeking Employment Proximity to Employer Even if there are jobs to be had, if client is not able to access employment, they cannot benefit. Reduced bus fare cards are available as well as organizations to help with transportation or relocation. Lack of Marketable Skills Degrees, skill sets, or language could be prerequisites for employment Jobs Corps and Blue Gargoyle can help with training and creating an appealing job application. In addition to unmet needs, other barriers exist

8. Maintaining Employment Demands on Time Having to watch over children or elderly can compete with job Government programs such as Headstart offer childcare to allow clients to work.