Night of 1,000 Stars 2026
Night of 1K Stars 2026 celebrated the achievements, creativity, and resilience of adult learners from across Illinois, bringing together learners, educators, and community partners for an evening dedicated to lifelong learning in every season.
From Curiosity to Confidence: Celebrating Our First Grow with Google AI Scholarship Cohort
Fifty-one professionals from 11 organizations spent the last four months exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence through scaleLIT's first Grow with Google AI Scholarship Cohort. Together, they completed more than 265 courses and over 410 hours of learning while building the skills needed for the future of work.
Read on to celebrate their accomplishments and hear directly from cohort participants about their experience.
LWIA 7 Workforce System Partner Meeting Recap
scaleLIT, as the One-Stop Operator (OSO) serving The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, hosts quarterly convenings that bring together partners from across Chicago and Suburban Cook County to strengthen collaboration and share resources across the public workforce system. On June 11, 2026, scaleLIT hosted an in-person LWIA 7 Workforce System Partner Meeting at Harper College focused on the growing impact of artificial intelligence on workforce development, education, digital equity, and customer access. Read on for key takeaways, insights from our panelists, and resources from the conversation.
Building Digital Confidence and Community at Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation
Digital skills are more than technical training — they’re a pathway to confidence, connection, and opportunity.
Read on to see how scaleLIT and Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation supported adult learners in building essential digital skills and workforce readiness.
Building Momentum: Early Insights from scaleLIT’s Grow with Google AI Scholarship Cohort
scaleLIT’s first Grow with Google AI Scholarship Cohort is underway, with strong early engagement across 11 organizations. Read our early momentum update and what we’re learning so far.
From Access to Opportunity: Digital Skills for Employment Stability
What does it take to move from access to opportunity? For many adults, it starts with digital skills. scaleLIT’s Digital Literacy Lunch & Learn series was built to meet that need.
Read on to learn how participants are building confidence, skills, and pathways to employment.
Announcing the Grow with Google AI Scholarship Cohort
scaleLIT is proud to announce the 11 organizations selected for our inaugural Grow with Google AI Scholarship Cohort.
Read on to meet the cohort and learn more about this initiative.
March In-Person Systemwide Gathering
scaleLIT, as the One-Stop Operator (OSO) serving The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, hosts quarterly convenings to share American Job Center (AJC) updates, relevant campaigns, and funding. On March 10, 2026, scaleLIT hosted an in-person Systemwide Gathering at Malcolm X College featuring a panel discussion on Maximizing Impact of CEJA with WIOA. Read on to find helpful insights from our panel of experts.
December In-Person Systemwide Gathering
scaleLIT, as the One-Stop Operator (OSO) serving The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, hosts quarterly convenings to share American Job Center (AJC) updates, relevant campaigns, and funding. On December 11, 2025, scaleLIT hosted an in-person Systemwide Gathering at South Suburban College, featuring a panel of organizations working to make the workforce system more accessible. Read on to find helpful insights from our panel of experts.
Beyond Books 2025
On Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, scaleLIT hosted its eighth fundraiser and awards ceremony, Beyond Books. With over 120 amazing guests and three truly inspiring award winners, The Library on LaSalle was buzzing with excitement and energy.
Read on for our 2025 Beyond Books highlights!
September In-Person Systemwide Gathering
scaleLIT, as the One-Stop Operator (OSO) serving The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, hosts quarterly convenings to share American Job Center (AJC) updates, relevant campaigns, and funding. On September 19, 2025, scaleLIT hosted an in-person Systemwide Gathering at Arturo Velazquez, featuring a panel of organizations working with the Home Illinois Workforce Pilot. Read on to find helpful insights from our panel of experts.
June In-Person Systemwide Gathering
scaleLIT, as the One-Stop Operator (OSO) serving The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, hosts quarterly convenings to share American Job Center (AJC) updates, relevant campaigns, and funding. On June 25, 2025, scaleLIT hosted an in-person Systemwide Gathering at Harper College, featuring a panel of organizations working with Apprenticeship Programs. Read on to find helpful insights from our panel of experts.
Night of 1,000 Stars 2025
Night of 1,000 Stars 2025 celebrated the incredible journeys of adult learners who've shown unwavering determination and perseverance in their pursuit of education
scaleLIT Job Board
If you are a member or partner organization and would like to submit a listing on our job board, please get in touch with Renuka via email (renuka@scalelit.org).
December In-Person Systemwide Gathering
scaleLIT, as the One-Stop Operator (OSO) serving The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, hosts quarterly convenings to share American Job Center (AJC) updates, relevant campaigns, and funding. On December 12, 2024, scaleLIT hosted an in-person Systemwide Gathering at Prarie State College, featuring a panel of organizations working with system-impacted* individuals. Read on to find helpful insights from our panel of experts.
New Arrivals Training: Helping New Arrivals Access Workforce Development
On August 15, scaleLIT hosted the August Learning Circle, a cross-training panel focused on Helping New Arrivals Access Workforce Development. ScaleLIT has been at the forefront of the response to the recent influx of New Arrivals in Chicago, and several Career Pathways Navigators have fulfilled the crucial role of connecting New Arrivals attending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Workshops to the public workforce system. Read on to learn about the experience of Navigators, educators, and workforce professionals leading the response to New Arrivals in Chicago!
Nuestro Retrato 2024
On May 23, 2024, the Hispanic Literacy Coalition / Consejo Hispano de Alfabetizacion (CHA) hosted this year’s Nuestro Retrato event at Universidad Popular. The celebration featured award presentations, performances, resource sharing, and more, emceed by scaleLIT External Affairs Director Robert Guzman.