ComEd, HIRE360 Celebrate New Graduating Class of EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program
04 Junho 2024 - 2:39PM
Business Wire
Take Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program
graduates 16 local residents ready for trades careers supporting
Illinois’ fast-growing EV sector
ComEd and HIRE360 today recognized a new class of graduates of
the Take Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship program, a program launched
last year to prepare local residents for careers supporting the
fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry in Illinois. A diverse
class of 16 graduates from across the Chicagoland area has
completed the eight-week training program, preparing them to meet
entry-level trades roles at ComEd and at the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134.
Through the Take Charge program, ComEd aims to provide skills
training needed to meet the evolving demands facing the power grid
and our communities today. Steady growth in EV adoption, fueled by
a state goal aimed at adding one million EVs to the roads by 2030,
and steady growth in business expansion projects tied to the EV
industry, creates new career opportunities for the communities of
Illinois. In fact, a recent study estimates that as many as 150,000
new clean energy jobs will come to the state by 2050.
“We know the talent needed to support the clean energy
transition resides here in our vibrant Chicagoland communities,”
said Louie Binswanger, Senior Vice President of Government
Regulatory and External Affairs for ComEd. “Through our
partnership with HIRE360, IBEW-134 and workforce agencies across
the region, ComEd is working to create skill building opportunities
that allow our residents to benefit from new economic opportunities
created by the growth of EVs and other clean energy industries,
while ensuring we have the talent needed to maintain the most
reliable grid in the U.S.”
This year’s Take Charge program featured a diverse class of
trainees from across the Chicagoland area, with 15 individuals of
color and four women. As part of a commitment to enhancing diverse
representation in the trades, HIRE360 prioritized recruitment of
diverse candidates, including women and people of color, from
across the region, especially from communities in the south and
west sides.
"We are incredibly proud to announce the graduation of the
second cohort from the Take Charge program who were able to learn
vital technical and soft skills necessary to thrive in the growing
clean energy sector,” said Jay Rowell, Executive Director of
HIRE360. “The success of our graduates is a testament to the
robust partnership between HIRE360 and ComEd. Together, we are
creating sustainable career pathways, particularly for
underrepresented groups including women, and Black and Brown
individuals, to build a diverse talent pipeline that will drive the
clean energy transformation in Illinois and beyond."
The program introduces participants to the EV and electrical
industries, helping them develop knowledge and skills for careers
in these fields. The eight-week curriculum included off-site
learning and networking opportunities with ComEd fleet managers and
the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), where participants received a
behind-the-scenes look into CTA’s electric buses and charging
facilities, and toured the IBEW Local 134 Center in
Bronzeville.
During the program, candidates were equipped with industry
certifications like OSHA-10 and CPR, and prepared for the CAST
(Construction and Skilled Trades) and IBEW tests –
industry-required exams. New to the program this year, participants
earned Flagger, Fall Protection, Rigging Hazard Awareness, and
Scaffolding Awareness certifications – further preparing them for
apprenticeship programs.
“The Take Charge program gave me hope for the future,” said
Ivan Arizmendi, a Take Charge graduate and Pilsen resident.
“I’m now aware of the vast opportunities coming to the energy
sector and by participating in the program, I prepared myself to
land a well-paying job in the trades and help support my parents
who have sacrificed so much for me and my siblings.”
The Take Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship program is just one
example of the wide range of job training and
pre-apprenticeship-style programs offered by ComEd in partnership
with community-based organizations. Last year, ComEd’s job training
and STEM education programs collectively reached 3,500 people
across the region. For more on ComEd career readiness programs,
please visit www.comed.com/cleanenergyjobs.
About ComEd
ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:
EXC), a Fortune 250 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.
About HIRE360
Launched in December of 2019, HIRE360 is an Industry Led,
Community Focused nonprofit ensuring that our city’s future is
inspired by all the communities that call Chicago home. Our
“demand” driven approach to workforce development allows a direct
connection with employers and unions to develop workforce
recruitment and training programs that meet the specific and timely
employment needs of the hospitality and construction sectors. As a
workforce intermediary, we identify, recruit, skill up and help
community members navigate the apprenticeship process. Our business
development program creates wealth and career opportunities in
Chicago’s communities by investing capital, time and mentorship to
help Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises start, grow and
thrive. Learn more at www.HIRE360Chicago.com.
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