Trending...
- 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Available Now in Burlington!
- The City Of Las Vegas Recognizes Delirious Comedy Club Day, Dec. 2, At Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
- EntrePReneurISHing™ Blog is a hot entrepreneur podcast on Spotify this Thanksgiving Day, Listen!
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recognition of ComEd's successful job training and job placement programs that serve minority communities and advance equity, the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) honored ComEd with the Community Partner Award as part of its 2021 Impact Awards for Workforce Development Excellence.
"Our comprehensive workforce development efforts lift up the communities we're privileged to serve, and we're honored to receive national recognition of our successful job training and job placement programs," said Diana Sharpe, vice president of economic and workforce development at ComEd. "This success is a shared success, as our programs have thrived because they are powered by local community partnerships."
CEWD presented ComEd with its Community Partner Award based on the strength of two of its programs: the CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy and its partnership with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) program Chicago Builds.
More on illi News
ComEd's CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy prepares local, diverse job seekers for entry-level roles in the utility and construction sectors. Since 2013, more than 600 students have completed the Academy with 70 percent of them securing employment shortly after graduating. Most of them are women, African Americans and Latinos who historically have faced barriers to entering these industries.
Through the ComEd Infrastructure Academy, ComEd works with 10 non-profit training affiliates and more than 40 corporate partners to recruit, train and hire candidates. Program graduates are better prepared to enter related fields with the knowledge and training that qualify them for entry-level jobs with good-paying, livable wages.
Chicago Builds is a vocational trades program for CPS juniors and seniors that began in the 2020-2021 academic year. This two-year CPS program provides technical training skills in a variety of fields, including energy. ComEd partners with CPS to provide career exploration sessions and hands-on activities.
For more information or questions about the CONSTRUCT program, contact WorkforceDevelopment@ComEd.com
ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 100 energy company with approximately 10 million electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. For more information visit ComEd.com and connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
More on illi News
Contacts
ComEd Media Relations
312-394-3500
"Our comprehensive workforce development efforts lift up the communities we're privileged to serve, and we're honored to receive national recognition of our successful job training and job placement programs," said Diana Sharpe, vice president of economic and workforce development at ComEd. "This success is a shared success, as our programs have thrived because they are powered by local community partnerships."
CEWD presented ComEd with its Community Partner Award based on the strength of two of its programs: the CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy and its partnership with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) program Chicago Builds.
More on illi News
- Grant Thornton enhances benefits to support evolving workforce needs
- Drake Software and National Association of Tax Professionals present second free roundtable discussion in preparation of the 2022 tax season
- Oral Antiseptics Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 3.06 Billion by 2026 - Arizton
- "The Singing Chef" Andy LoRusso Serves Up Good Food & Fun Times Despite Challenges of Little-Known Neurological Disorder
- Groupon Appoints Kedar Deshpande as Chief Executive Officer
ComEd's CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy prepares local, diverse job seekers for entry-level roles in the utility and construction sectors. Since 2013, more than 600 students have completed the Academy with 70 percent of them securing employment shortly after graduating. Most of them are women, African Americans and Latinos who historically have faced barriers to entering these industries.
Through the ComEd Infrastructure Academy, ComEd works with 10 non-profit training affiliates and more than 40 corporate partners to recruit, train and hire candidates. Program graduates are better prepared to enter related fields with the knowledge and training that qualify them for entry-level jobs with good-paying, livable wages.
Chicago Builds is a vocational trades program for CPS juniors and seniors that began in the 2020-2021 academic year. This two-year CPS program provides technical training skills in a variety of fields, including energy. ComEd partners with CPS to provide career exploration sessions and hands-on activities.
For more information or questions about the CONSTRUCT program, contact WorkforceDevelopment@ComEd.com
ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 100 energy company with approximately 10 million electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. For more information visit ComEd.com and connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
More on illi News
- E | N | L is Now Offering Multiple Acrylic Systems!
- Hub International To Provide Tenant Liability Captive To Residential Rental Real Estate Clients To Retain Insurance Premiums And Mitigate Risks
- Nola Blue Records signs The Love Light Orchestra
- As December 31 QOZ Tax Benefit Deadline Looms, Origin Investments Predicts Surge in Year End Real Estate Investing
- Female Entrepreneur Who has Secured $17M in Funds Offers Free Grant Writing Training to Nonprofit Organizations and Small Businesses
Contacts
ComEd Media Relations
312-394-3500
Filed Under: Business
0 Comments
Latest on illi News
- Chicago: Statement from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Commissioner of CDPH Dr. Allison Arwady
- Chicago: Mayor Lightfoot, City Officials Outline Comprehensive Plans For Winter Weather Operations
- StartupSystems.Net: How Technology is Helping Ease the Pain of Rising Inflation In the US
- Axiros Solution Enables Ogi to Manage Multiple Clients Devices and CPE in the Telco/ISP Market
- GE Healthcare Announces Three New Alliances to Improve Cancer Care
- Hightower to Make Strategic Investment in Clear Perspective Advisors
- Holiday Health Discounts Announced by myLAB Box
- Author, Mel Jackson Launches Inspirational Self Care Workbook Just In Time For The Holidays
- RRD Confirms Receipt of Revised Proposal from Chatham Asset Management
- Composites Market worth $126.3 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
- CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. Announces Redemption of Warrants
- Serena Laurel's 'GOLD' Director Allisyn Snyder Glitters Garnering Best Fashion Film at Premiere Ahead of Release
- Quicklly Introduces Laumière Gourmet's Premium Gifts Boxes for Holiday Gifting
- Lactalis Closes Acquisition of Kraft Heinz Natural Cheese Business in United States
- Julie Selof Joins Clearwater Capital Partners
- Sharing the Goodlife Foundation gives to YES DAY
- Food 2.0 Conference Unveils Its Dubai Schedule
- A Young Entrepreneur Gifts NYC Real Estate with a Tech-driven Real-estate Company
- Marketing 2.0 Conference Is Coming To Dubai In 2022
- Athletico Physical Therapy Opens in Machesney Park