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ComEd Celebrates 36 Job Training Graduates Ready to Join Clean Energy Workforce
CONSTRUCT Business Operations Academy grads gained core competencies for job placement in energy, construction industries CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ComEd
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nCONSTRUCT Business Operations Academy grads gained core competencies for job placement in energy, construction industries\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComEd today hosted community and workforce development partners for a graduation event honoring 36 new graduates of the 2022 CONSTRUCT Business Operations Academy program, which increases the pool of qualified minority candidates for entry-level administrative and project coordinator roles in the energy and construction industries.\n\nThe program, launched last year, is part of ComEd’s ongoing work to scale job training and education programs that will prepare communities for growing roles in the utility and construction industries.\n\n“To ensure a pipeline of diverse, skilled and local talent that will power the clean energy transformation in Illinois, ComEd is deeply invested supporting and expanding job training and education programs,” said Louie Binswanger, SVP of governmental and regulatory affairs at ComEd. “Programs like the CONSTRUCT Business Operations Academy play a critical role as we work to connect more residents to skills training needed to take on jobs in energy and infrastructure. Congratulations to the graduates for completing this program which will prepare them for meaningful, well-paying careers in our field and a chance to impact their communities for the future.”\n\nDuring the six-week program, participants learned the basics of business operations and project management, developed professional skills needed to succeed in an office environment, completed a capstone project with industry-specific case studies, and received job placement and support services from ComEd and its workforce agency partners. Participants who successfully completed the program received a $1,000 stipend and a Business Operations 101 certificate from St. Augustine College, as well as networking opportunities that can lead to key roles with local utility or construction companies.\n\n“Participating in the ComEd Business Operations Academy has given me the confidence I need as I take next steps to pursue a career in project management,” said Jasmine Henderson-Dixon, a 2022 Business Operations Academy graduate and resident of Chicago’s Roseland community. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn through this 6-week program, which challenged me in the best way possible, and als...