On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Lighthouse Foundation hosted our highly anticipated second annual Workforce Development Conference. This year's conference saw a remarkable surge in attendance, with numbers soaring by over 151% compared to 2023, reflecting the growing importance of tailored professional development opportunities for Black LGBTQ+ individuals.

Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland paved the way towards professional empowerment and equity with our inaugural Workforce Development Conference. Held at Hiltons at McCormick Place on Saturday, March 25, the conference was a monumental convergence of Black LGBTQ+ professionals and job seekers from across Illinois, all dedicated to fostering a culturally specific, inclusive, and empowering approach to career advancement.