COFFEE CONNECTIONS is a pending 501(c)(3) organization providing no-cost barista trainings and viable connections in hopes to create a pathway into specialty coffee. This aims to connect young adults in underserved Chicago communities with job opportunities, as well as help people hoping to secure employment development new skills and resumes. These programs will ultimately place trained, reliable and responsible people in Chicago’s cafes, making the specialty coffee workforce more equitable and accessible. As well as address the growing unemployment rates of young adults.
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Coffee Connections
In this 25-hour free education program, people will be provided with the basics of specialty coffee, job readiness tips and hear from guest speakers and partake in a real-life cafe experience to set them up to be successful in your favorite elevated cafe.
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Have us at your private event
From baby showers, to gym openings, to school gatherings, to weddings - we’ve served specialty coffee at it all! Rate for events is $100/hr + $3 per head. All proceeds go directly back into Coffee Connections to help people gain new skills.
“I love the idea of exposing those that might not normally get the opportunity to work in specialty coffee and helping them find jobs in local cafes over the big box stores.”
- Ryan Brennan, Owner of Pilates + Coffee
