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 How do we power the next century of growth? Not with more but with better infrastructure. Posted on Click to read How do we power the next century of growth? Not with more but with better infrastructure. 08.04.26 Click to read Building decarbonization will be key to lowering emissions across Greater Chicago Posted on Click to read Building decarbonization will be key to lowering emissions across Greater Chicago 08.04.26 Click to read Driving change: a transportation system for the next century Posted on Click to read Driving change: a transportation system for the next century 07.08.26 Click to read Planning and navigating tensions in the new industrial age Posted on Click to read Planning and navigating tensions in the new industrial age 04.09.26