Hiring Process - How to get started

1. Contact our Job Development staff.

• Amanda Cannon

  • 312-805-9108

  • acannon@gwtp.edu

• Charlie Negron (woodworking)

  • 312-563-9570, ext. 222

  • cnegron@gwtp.edu

2. Place a Job Order - provide information about your job opening by phone or email.

3. Receive candidate recommendations - program staff will carefully match GWTP graduates or near-graduates with your opportunity

4. Interview - the Job Developer will arrange interviews with you for a group of interested, enthusiastic and well-matched candidates

5. Decisions - make your hiring decisions and enjoy the positive attitudes and energy that your new GWTP employees bring to the job!

About the vocational programs

Greater West Town Training Partnership is a bridge between companies who need skilled, reliable workers and community residents who are ready to work and to put their newly acquired technical skills to good use. The 12-week training in the Shipping & Receiving sector, or 15-week training in the Wood Products Manufacturing sector, serves as an effective pre-screening for your open positions. Rigorous attendance and performance expectations are upheld throughout the 5 days a week, full-time training. Students who can’t come on time, don’t graduate. Shipping students complete 380 hours and Woodworkers complete 450 hours of intensive, hands-on skills development.

Our placement services are free of charge.

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