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ComEd to Train, Hire 180 New Entry-level Employees in 2022 to Meet Demands of Illinois’ Clean Energy Transformation
Applications open May 23; local jobseekers encouraged to apply for full-time roles in the field CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Illinois’ clean energy
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nApplications open May 23; local jobseekers encouraged to apply for full-time roles in the field\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIllinois’ clean energy transformation requires a highly trained energy workforce, and ComEd is investing to expand apprenticeship pathways and to recruit more diverse, local talent to meet future demand. To prepare for clean energy growth and electrification of transportation and other sectors, ComEd today announced that it will hire 180 new entry-level employees in 2022 and fill 500 entry-level roles in the next three years.\n\nOn May 23, ComEd will begin the next phase of its hiring efforts for the year by inviting local job seekers to apply for 70 new overhead helper jobs posted to its online job board. Qualifying candidates will begin a paid apprenticeship program with ComEd, where they will make $28 an hour during training, and have a chance to earn full time employment as a union line worker with the company upon completion.\n\nIndustry data show that careers in the utilities offer a competitive wage – as much as 35 percent higher than other U.S. industries. At ComEd, the average starting salary for an overhead helper is upwards of $80,000 a year. Additionally, employees have access to benefits including full medical, dental, and retirement (401k and pension), and continuous professional development.\n\n“At ComEd, the men and women serving as utility and construction workers play a critical role in delivering safe, reliable and resilient power that over 9 million people in our communities depend upon every day,” said ComEd CEO Gil C. Quiniones. “As we work to expand clean energy access and meet new demands in today’s climate and economy, ComEd is investing to expand the pipeline of diverse, local talent, and will bring aboard more skilled workers from our communities who want to play a role in powering our clean energy future.”\n\nComEd will accept applications May 23 through June 9, 2022. To raise awareness, ComEd is urging interested candidates to prepare to apply now. To be considered, applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including having a GED/high school diploma, driver’s license and the ability to earn a commercial driver’s license (CDL) permit A. Candidates with overhead line experience, climb or trades school training, military service, and skilled trades experience will be given...