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ComEd Announces 681 Residents Completed Clean Energy Job Training In 2021
ComEd partnership with local workforce agencies has helped train nearly 2,400 residents since 2017, supporting equitable clean energy expansion in Illinois
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nComEd partnership with local workforce agencies has helped train nearly 2,400 residents since 2017, supporting equitable clean energy expansion in Illinois\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComEd today announced that more than 681 Illinois residents completed clean energy training programs in 2021 to prepare them for jobs in the growing fields of solar and renewable energy. Last year’s program saw continued gains, with an overall 89 percent graduation rate and 83 percent job placement rate, with participation from diverse residents across the state of Illinois. ComEd reported the training outcomes to the Illinois Commerce Commission on July 1, 2022, as part of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA).\n\nSince launching the training program with 11 local agencies in 2017, ComEd has supported 2,393 participants in completing industry aligned jobs training, including a more than 80 percent job placement during the life of the program. The year over year success of the FEJA training programs are helping provide talent needed for clean energy expansion in Illinois, which calls for growth of new renewable energy technologies, including solar.\n\n“ComEd is working to prepare our communities for the transition to a clean energy economy, which will bring new investment, air quality improvements and jobs to our communities,” said Gil C. Quiniones, CEO of ComEd. “Access to comprehensive training and education programs is essential for creating a talent pipeline to meet current demand and to expand solar and new clean energy technologies for the future. This will help ensure that more residents, who reflect the diversity of our communities, benefit from family-sustaining jobs created by clean energy growth right here in Illinois.”\n\nAgency partners reported strong participation outcomes from the 2021 program, including 1,540 certifications received and 421 job placements following graduation. The program continued to demonstrate high levels of diverse participation, including 60 percent minority; 53 percent from environmental justice communities; 18 percent women; and 17 percent returning citizens. Last year’s participants represent 31 counties in Illinois.\n\nTrainees graduated from one of three programs: the Solar Training Pipeline, the Craft Apprenticeship led by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Renewable Energy Fund...