March 6, 2024 Fresh look for upgraded Job Quality and Access Tool Take a look at an updated tool that allows you to compare job quality and access to a living wage by zip code, county, or throughout our region. CMAP has upgraded the Job Quality and Access Tool, with improvements to data, definitions, and tool usability. Find information about: Earnings Required education for an occupation Career opportunities Required experience Benefits Demographic composition Stability Structure and flexibility How to use the Job Quality and Access tool A new overlay allows you to see access to transit, and you can adjust the importance or weights of factors to meet your needs. Select a county (or our entire region) and an occupation. Then select whether you’re seeking information about job quality or job access. Add factors such as education, experience, and more. The results will provide detailed information about that occupation in a specific area. Job Quality and Access tool user guide ext-link Opens in a new tab Article by Al Lagattolla Stay connected with your community Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal Related news Click to read Governor Pritzker’s 2025 proposal includes notable transportation and local funding changes Posted on Click to read Governor Pritzker’s 2025 proposal includes notable transportation and local funding changes Click to read Property tax reform: an in-depth look at how the system affects Cook County taxpayers and communities Posted on Click to read Property tax reform: an in-depth look at how the system affects Cook County taxpayers and communities Click to read Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership celebrates a year of impact Posted on Click to read Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership celebrates a year of impact Click to read Illinois positions itself for the clean technology economy Posted on Click to read Illinois positions itself for the clean technology economy