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Constellation Partners with HIRE360 to Increase Diversity in Local Trades Through Workforce Development
$250,000 donation part of program to introduce more women and minority workers to family-sustaining clean energy jobs CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n$250,000 donation part of program to introduce more women and minority workers to family-sustaining clean energy jobs\n\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nConstellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the U.S., is contributing $250,000 to HIRE360 as part of a program to increase employment and training opportunities in the building trades for women and people of color in the Chicago area. The partnership, an expansion of Constellation’s $1 million Powering Change workforce development initiative, will help HIRE360 launch a program to train people in historically underserved communities for family-sustaining union jobs in the building trades.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230727482337/en/At the future site of a training and business development center on the South Side of Chicago, Constellation leaders present a $250,000 check to HIRE360 to support the nonprofit in its efforts to help women and minority workers gain access to good-paying union jobs in the building trades. (Photo: Business Wire)\nHIRE360 provides training programs, connects workers with mentors and offers direct support to help build stronger families and communities. Constellation’s support will help HIRE360 launch a new program this fall, designed to foster economic equity by introducing Chicago area students to different trades and skills, and providing access to good-paying, long-term careers.\n\n\n“Constellation is a catalyst for economic growth and progress in our communities, and providing equitable access to family sustaining jobs is a key part of that commitment,” said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO, Constellation. “Our investment will help eliminate employment barriers and provide training, reskilling and upskilling opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities, creating a future talent pipeline for Constellation and others in our industry.”\n\n\nHIRE360 is currently in the middle of major renovation work on a former warehouse at 2520 S. State Street in Chicago that will become a 40,000-square-foot training and business development center. The campus will feature conference and meeting rooms, event space, and working areas for 37 trades.\n\n\n“We are excited to partner with Constellation to increase opportunities in constructio...