Certified Women-Owned Educational Support Services in Illinois

A professional development firm providing Mental Health First Aid certifications, leadership and mindfulness training tailored for the public sector and local communities. We offer both virtual and on-site facilitation. Mental Health First AID is the USA programming. QPR GatekeeperTraining can be delivered upon request. Mindfulness training is MBSR or other mindfulness-based assessments. Leadership training is focused on new managers to increase resiliency, improve communication, and reduce stress and burnout.

Founded in 2002, All In One (AIO) specializes in commercial laundry services, linen and uniform supply, hospital disposables and surgical supplies, as well as courier and express delivery services. We are dedicated to providing federal agencies with a broad range of essential services. As a certified 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and EDWOSB company, our deep understanding of the unique needs of federal institutions positions us as a trusted partner for seamless, high-quality service delivery. With established contracts throughout Illinois, we have built a reputation for reliability and excellence. Our strategic aspirations extend to expanding within key federal sectors, including prisons, VA hospitals and clinics, and military installations such as Scott Air Force Base. This growth trajectory positions us to significantly enhance our reach and provide innovative solutions that support the operational efficiency of these critical agencies.

Sage and Systems LLC provides community engagement, program coordination, facilitation, and training services to a broad range of clients including government agencies, utilities, corporations, and organizations receiving public funding. Services span logistics management, stakeholder coordination, scheduling, reporting, and event execution covering hybrid formats. Smartphone literacy workshops and fraud awareness education are among the firm's core offerings, equipping older adults with digital skills and fraud awareness necessary to navigate today's connected world.

Avail Consulting, LLC provides leadership development and professional training focused on improving communication, strategic thinking, and team effectiveness. We deliver workshops, executive coaching, and speaking engagements designed to strengthen leadership capabilities and organizational collaboration. Through structured leadership development programs and facilitation, Avail Consulting helps organizations improve communication skills, develop stronger leaders, and enhance overall team performance.

Birkdesign Inc. (birkcreative.com), a full-service advertising, creative marketing, social media and media buying agency that works with government organizations and private sector clients. We deliver wraparound services including artificial intelligence (AI) creative training, workforce development and professional training across all advertising and marketing activities: Media buying, social media strategy (paid and organic), visual identity, branding, brand messaging, custom content creation, podcast/video/radio production, social media marketing and digital advertising.

Classmates Educational Group, Inc. is the developer of the Slant System, an Orton-Gillingham-based literacy intervention designed to accelerate reading success for struggling learners, including those with dyslexia. We specialize in evidence-based literacy instruction through professional development and coaching for educators, special education teachers, and interventionists. Our team helps schools implement structured literacy practices aligned with federal and state mandates such as IDEA and Indiana’s Early Literacy Initiative. The Slant System offers instructional materials and training for Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention in K-12 through adulthood. We partner with public, private, and charter schools to equip educators with tools and knowledge to deliver effective reading instruction and achieve measurable student growth.

WOSB, MBE & EDWOSB. Global Management Consulting, Strategy, Program Design and Implementation, HR services, CSR strategy/CSR Seminars, Placement/ Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, Training, Capacity building, Leadership Development, Career/Employment Counseling geared towards Seniors & Veterans, Event Mgmt/Conference Planning & mgmt, Procurement Services. Service offering Stateside and in the Middle East.

The Raven Collective is a Native- and woman-owned consulting organization dedicated to advancing health for American Indian and Alaska Native communities through culturally grounded, systems-focused approaches. We provide strategic public health consulting, holistic care frameworks, workforce training, curriculum development, workforce development, education and training and relational capacity building services for Tribal Nations, Indian Health Service (IHS), Urban Indian Health Programs, Tribal Epidemiology Centers, and allied organizations. We specialize in lifting up Indigenous solutions, restoring relational accountability, and strengthening workforce pipelines in areas impacted by interconnected epidemics such as HIV, HCV, STIs, substance use, and mental health.

At MokSol Impact LLC, we transcend traditional IT consultancy; we are catalysts for change. Our mission, 'Empower, Enable, Excel,' underscores our commitment to guiding organizations towards a future where excellence is the norm. We specialize in driving organizational transformation and harnessing technology's power to empower innovation and meaningful change.

VetMentors LLC delivers measurable impact by transforming veteran homelessness into housing stability, financial independence, and opportunity. As a certified veteran- and woman-owned small business with 25+ years of real estate and program management expertise, we have successfully placed over 5,000 homeless veterans into permanent housing through customized strategies, training, and partnerships. Our core competencies include homeless veteran housing, justice-involved veteran reentry, women veterans and MST survivor support, and professional development for service providers. We also publish the U.S. Military Veterans Educational and Resources Guide Book Series, equipping agencies and communities with practical, research-based tools. By combining lived experience, compliance expertise, and scalable housing models, VetMentors empowers partners to achieve HUD, VA, and DOJ goals with efficiency and accountability

Whys Woman™ is a strategic communication, ethical business and research consultancy services to government agencies, multinational corporations, startups, and community organizations. Our consultancy specializes in uncovering complex challenges by reframing the conventional and understanding the unconventional—whether personal, cultural, or systemic: • Cultural Intelligence & Authenticity • Transformative Research Methodologies • Leadership Communication Solutions • Cross-Cultural Wellness Expertise • Identity-Driven Brand Development • Ethical Business Management, including AI CORE CAPABILITIES Our communication and research experts analyze, design, and implement training solutions in: • Ethical Business Communication • Cultural Research & Analysis • Brand Identity Development

Drink Some Water® is a minority women owned leadership and workforce development firm. We equip executives, front-line supervisors, interns, and early career professionals, including Gen Z, to perform with skill, confidence, and accountability in multigenerational workplaces. We deliver evidence based leadership training and intern-to-early career pipelines. Our proprietary Training Academy uses microlearning and scenarios to accelerate readiness for your team powered by AI tools and resources. Focus areas include leadership development for managers, mentor training , workforce readiness, and internship readiness. Our assessment include administering DiSC and NACE assessments. We define what people must know and be able to do, then design learning that proves it. Founder led with deep executive and higher education experience. National delivery with a lean core and expert bench. Flexible hours. Free refresher. Proven results with government, higher education, and enterprise clients.

Real World Data study design and analysis; observational research; epidemiology studies; program analysis; policy analysis; health economics research; data analysis; evidence communication and synthesis.

De-risk transformation. Accelerate adoption. Sustain mission delivery. NSP & Company helps federal agencies de-risk transformation and accelerate adoption so modernization, AI integration, restructuring, and operating model change translate into mission outcomes. We embed senior practitioners alongside federal leaders and teams to coordinate the people, governance, communications, workforce, and adoption work that determines whether transformation gains traction and sustains. Services include organizational change management (OCM), training and workforce enablement, stakeholder engagement, governance design, PMO/program/project support, and strategic communications. Founded in 2016, NSP is a Chicago-based SBA 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB-certified management consulting firm with GSA MAS access. Our curated network of 80+ senior practitioners brings Big 4 and top-tier consulting depth without junior staffing layers or extended ramp-up. NSP mobilizes within 10 business days of award.

Luella Mae Learning & Advocacy is a woman owned, minority-owned small business that provides special education consulting services to schools, districts, and educational organizations. We specialize in IEP compliance, case management support, staff training, and technical assistance. Our mission is to help schools meet legal requirements while improving outcomes for diverse learners. Through tailored support we empower educators and families to work together effectively.

Train-the-Trainer International Trainer Certification Leadership Training Instructional Design Services eLearning Development Professional Development Training Effective Communication Skills Emotional Intelligence Training Time Management Skills Customer Service Training Building Successful Teams Professional Business Writing Meeting Facilitation Training Government Workforce Training Professional Skills Training Soft Skills Training Performance Improvement Curriculum Development Services

Controlled F.O.R.C.E. specializes in Counter Terrorism Training, Law Enforcement and Military Training, Security Consulting, Curriculum Development and Management Services. Since our incorporation in 1997, we have provided tactical training services and curriculum development across the nation. Our mission is to Train the Protectors of our nation and to improve the safety of our citizens. We protect global security and our communities world-wide by instilling in protectors the knowledge and skills needed to operate with control and confidence. Our SMEs and instructors are the best former military and law enforcement instructors available. We have serviced all branches of the U.S. Military, DHS, and DOJ in training their agencies to maximize their potential. Specialties consist of Non-lethal/Less lethal Combatives, K9 operations, Basic/Advanced Firearms, Protective Security Detail (PSD) operations, Pre- Deployment readiness, and Advanced Military Operations in urban terrain.

Full service consulting firm specializing in strategy, marketing, communication and training. Twenty-five plus years of management, marketing, finance and technology experience.

PT Grajek Corp provides project management services with expertise in healthcare and IT sectors to empower organizations to successfully execute their projects, ensuring seamless project completion and exceptional results.

We are a highly skilled and experienced team led by Kimberly Major, with 13 years expertise in managed care, utilization management, electronic health records, and health information management. Our team has extensive knowledge of insurance payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Managed Care, and Commercial insurance. We are committed to providing our clients with top-quality services and excellent customer support.

Simformotion™ LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Illinois. Co-owners Lara Aaron and Renee Gorrell are heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the certified women-owned small business. Simformotion designs and manufactures end-to-end equipment training solutions using technology such as simulators and VR. The company employs a fulltime sales and marketing team to sell the technology based training products to a global audience. Simulators are chosen as training solutions in such markets as mining, construction, forestry, agriculture, government, and trade and vocational schools.

We are a freight brokerage. We are a deep sea cargo forwarding service including roll on - roll off and containers

SBA certified 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB firm headquartered in Annandale, VA. Core Competencies are in the areas of Research & Development, Management Consulting, Staffing, Information Technology, and Security Services for the Federal Government.

SLOPE and LEVER, LLC provides education consulting services with expertise in higher education recruitment, retention, and strategic enrollment management. By partnering with practitioners, we work together to optimize services and programs.

• Strategic Planning • Program Development • Change Package Development • Technical Expert Panel Facilitation • Acute and Primary Care Transformation • Population Health Management Solutions • Performance Management and Measures Development • Stakeholder Engagement and Management (Community and Patient Engagement) • Research Methods (Design and Implementation) • Rapid Cycle Performance Improvement • Care Redesign • Clinical and Operations Efficiency • Care Team Coaching and Technical Assistance • Leadership Development • Culture Change • Business Case Development • Content Development • Person and Family Engagement Education and Technical Assistance • Health Equity Education and Technical Assistance

Provide Professional Development, Vocational Training, Administrative Management, Management Consulting, Book Publication and Telephone Answering services. Provide General Contracting services and Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Air-Conditioning, Drywall, Painting and Flooring.

ATP Gov, LLC. Is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and a leading provider of information technology solutions for the federal government. Our capabilities span multiple technology areas including Data Center, Networking, Security, End User Computing, Cloud, and IT professional services. At ATP Gov, we support those who serve our nation by providing best-in-class solutions and unrivaled customer service that empowers our clients to achieve their mission critical goals.

Provide custom-tailored training, customer service and security-related classes/sessions for security officers, other public, private and not-for-profit entities

RCCSP provides training and certification to call center, help desk, and debt collections professionals, from agent to director levels. An accreditation and certification body, RCCSP has served the call center training industry since 1995.

Considered NBA star Shaquille O’Neal’s “Head coach for Happiness”, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is on a mission to free people from their inner critic to create the health, wealth and happiness they crave. Dr. E is a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator whose previous clients include Coca-Cola, WFF, Westinghouse, Solo Cup, Deloitte, UBS, Lincoln Financial, Dunkin’ Donuts, Zappos, Canyon Ranch, Lexis Nexis and NTT Data. Known as America’s most trusted celebrity psychologist, she has over 100 national media appearances on shows like Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, The TODAY Show, Steve Harvey, CNN, Fox Business News. Dr. E has contributed to articles in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, SUCCESS, Fast Company, Better Homes & Gardens, Forbes and others. A Licensed Practicing Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, Dr. E is a bestselling author of books including “A Happy You” and “Better Than Perfect'.