ACCESS, RESOURCES, &
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Chicago’s South Side is on the brink of a major technological transformation with the development of a new quantum facility. Quantum & Community exists to ensure that residents are not spectators, but stakeholders in what comes next.
It is a proactive step to ensure equitable access, informed participation, and long-term opportunity for Chicago residents from the very beginning.
TalentCraft
TalentCraft Technology specializes in staffing innovative tech companies, connecting them with elite talent to pioneer future technologies like AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors. From its Oak Brook base, the firm provides contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hires across interconnected sectors including healthcare tech, fintech, supply chain optimization, and nonprofit digital transformation.
Nucoord
At NuCoord, we empower individuals from every age, gender, and all walks of life, to harness the potential of technology, ensuring everyone has the tools and support needed to succeed in the digital landscape.
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Passion + Tech Career Alignment
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Open Tech Exploration
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Personalized Workforce Development
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Rosemint Media
Rosemint Media is a Chicago-based BrandTech agency that helps socially conscious brands, founders, and organizations grow with intention. We blend strategy, design, and technology to build digital ecosystems that don’t just look good, they drive real results.
With over a decade of experience, Rosemint Media specializes in brand strategy, digital marketing, website development, and high-impact visual design, supporting businesses at every stage—from concept to scale.
ReachPathways
REACH Pathways is an award-winning, AI-powered platform that helps learners explore careers, build real-world skills, and access meaningful opportunities while enabling schools, nonprofits, and employers to support success at scale.
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Backed by a 30-year track record through Chicago Scholars, where more than 6,500 students have achieved outcomes up to 2 to 7 times the national average, REACH brings proven impact into a scalable, technology-driven model.
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"We're making Illinois the global quantum capital and the center for job growth in the quantum industry".
lllinois Governor JB Pritzker
Innovation Is Happening​
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) is a 128-acre+ specialized technology campus under development in Chicago, slated to host America’s first utility-scale, error-corrected quantum computer. Anchored by startup PsiQuantum, it brings together academia, government, and industry to commercialize quantum technology, aiming to create a global hub for innovation.
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Significance of the Quantum Park:
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Technological Advancement: It aims to build a "million-qubit" utility-scale quantum computer, which, unlike current experimental quantum devices, is designed to solve complex, real-world problems in medicine, material science, and clean energy.
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Economic Impact: The project is projected to generate billions in economic impact and create high-tech jobs on the site of a former, long-abandoned U.S. Steel South Works site.
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Midwest Tech Hub: By establishing this facility, Illinois is positioning itself as a major competitor to traditional technology centers like Silicon Valley in the quantum race.
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Public-Private Partnership: The initiative is backed by the state of Illinois, Cook County, IBM, and major research universities, showcasing a strong collaborative effort toward future technology.
PROGRAMS
City Colleges – Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI)
City Colleges of Chicago
Tuition‑free training in high‑demand fields for eligible residents, covering tuition, books, and support services; strong on‑ramp to tech/quantum‑adjacent skills.
City Colleges – Free Short‑Term Programs (“Future Ready”)
City Colleges of Chicago
More than 60 free short‑term career programs, including IT and tech pathways that build foundational skills relevant to quantum careers.
Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications
UChicago Professional Education
Eight‑week online course on quantum communication and networks, with some discounts for partners and organizations.
Quantum Computing for Everyone (online)
University of Chicago / RiseUpp
Introductory online certificate in quantum computing; relatively low‑cost with periodic discounts on the platform.
DPI Pritzker Tech Talent Lab – Quantum activities
Discovery Partners Institute
K–12 and community programs (including quantum‑themed activities) that build awareness and skills for future quantum‑related careers.