Our Impact
From opportunity to outcomes.
At 548 Foundation, impact isn’t measured by how many people enter our programs. It’s measured by what happens after they leave.
Transforming lives and communities
Careers, not just completions.
Since 2024, 548 Foundation has graduated more than 500 students, connecting people from across Chicago with the skills, certifications, support, and relationships needed to pursue family-sustaining careers.
70% job placement rate. $50,000 average starting salary.
It extends beyond the classroom
One graduate, four kinds of impact.
For Students
Training becomes a pathway to employment, economic mobility, and long-term career growth.
For Employers
548 creates a pipeline of trained, credentialed talent prepared to meet real workforce needs.
For Communities
Family-sustaining careers bring new income, stability, and economic opportunity into neighborhoods across Chicago.
For Our Region
A stronger workforce helps Illinois meet the growing demand for skilled workers as investment in clean energy and infrastructure continues to expand.
Numbers on the board
The outcomes behind the mission.
500+Graduates since 2024
70%Job placement rate
$50KAvg. starting salary
Ready to be the next outcome?
Enroll in training, hire our graduates, or support the mission.