SNAP Employment & Training Dashboard
This dashboard was created for the Department of Children and Family Services to track key social characteristics and provide an at-a-glance look at statewide issues which impact the workforce programs led by DCFS. To use the dashboard, select “View Dashboard” for the category you are interested in exploring. From there you will be able to select from multiple visualizations for each category or navigate back to the main dashboard page.
Employment
Employment statistics and metrics are perhaps the most direct measure of the state of the workforce.
Income
Income is a measure of the amount of money earned by members of the workforce in a given household.
Education
Education and educational attainment data provide information on the qualifications of an area’s workforce.
Child Care
Securing childcare can be a daunting task for families engrossed in the workforce.
Transportation
Transportation is an integral part of one’s ability to participate reliably in the workforce.
Housing
Shelter is a human necessity and often a household’s largest expense.
Food
Data about food security and participation in food assistance programs can convey a wealth of information about a community’s wellbeing.