Today’s ICC Filing is first step in developing
solar and other renewable energy jobs pipeline
A combination of six business associations and
social institutions have been named as recipients of funding
for the development and administration
of future energy jobs training as a part of the Future
Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). Chicago Urban League, Austin People’s
Action Center, ASPIRA, HACIA, Chatham Business Association and the
National Latino Education Institute
(NLEI) will develop training programs related to
solar and energy efficiency as a part of the FEJA’s goal to
prepare a workforce ready for the future energy industry.
ComEd, the Clean Jobs Coalition, and the grantee groups came
together at Austin People’s Action Center today to mark ComEd’s
filing of the FEJA Jobs Training plan with the Illinois Commerce
Commission. Passed by the Illinois Legislature in
2016, and effective June 1, 2016, FEJA allocates $10
million every four years in 2017, 2021, and 2025—a total of $30
million-- for solar pipeline training programs,
craft apprenticeships and multicultural training for
individuals from diverse and/or underserved backgrounds.
“Today’s filing with the ICC marks a
critical milestone in bringing this Jobs
Training program to life,” said Anne Pramaggiore, ComEd
President and CEO. “This training program is one of several of the
Future Energy Jobs Act's elements that help set a course for
Illinois' energy future -- the gateway to clean energy and $4B in
anticipated energy efficiency savings already have been set in
motion and now we launch training for new economy jobs.”
Stakeholders and training organizations were engaged to help
develop a collaborative plan. ComEd will continue working with
these partners to design programs that will involve a breadth
of organizations from various communities, and which ensure
accountability and shared expectations.
The six grantees of the multicultural jobs program are:
- Chicago Urban League: $1,000,000
to a community-based civil rights and human services not-for-profit
organization that provides economic development, human capital, and
education program services.
- National Latino Education Institute
(NLEI): $500,000 to a not-for-profit organization that is also
an education institution that offers training programs approved by
the Illinois State Board of Education and United States Department
of Education with the goal of providing workforce initiatives
leading to economic independence.
- ASPIRA: $500,000 to a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing the educational
and leadership capacity of minority youth through the operation of
schools, youth leadership clubs and youth development centers
- HACIA: $1,000,000 to a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equal access to
opportunities in the construction industry that offer training
programs that include Occupational Safety and Health Administration
10 and 30 certifications, Environmental Protection Agency
Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification and Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Green Associate Exam
preparation courses.
- Chatham Business Association:
$500,000 to a non-profit organization that has a proven record of
successfully implementing utility industry training programs, with
expertise in creating programs that strengthen the economics of
communities including technical training workshops and economic
development through community and financial partners
- APAC: $500,000 to a nonprofit
organization that provides family services, housing education, job
and career education opportunities that has successfully partnered
with the utility on electric industry job training.
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition spokesman Pastor Booker Vance of
Faith in Place said, “We stand in support of ComEd’s filing of a
Jobs Training Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission; a key
joint initiative of the Future Energy Jobs Act that not only
provides training but set forth the career pathway to create job
opportunities for returning citizens, Foster Care Alumni and
minorities and women contractors.”
“Today, ComEd has taken its commitment to building a skilled,
diverse workforce to an entirely new level,” said Shari Runner,
President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. “Because of this
generous contribution, the League is empowered to make an even
greater impact in the communities we serve. We’ll increase the
delivery of critical job training programs so that our clients will
secure employment to improve the quality of their lives and that of
their families.”
“This program will dramatically change the lives of National
Latino Education Institute (NLEI) graduates, by preparing and
positioning them in the market to find excellent jobs in the new
energy economy,” said NLEI Executive Director Elba Aranda-Suh. “A
partnership like this, which brings good jobs to the people who
need them and highly-trained applicants to the employers who need
them, is the kind of innovative approach that is going to propel
Illinois forward, and NLEI is ready to lead the way in this field
of job training.”
“Aspira is excited to join forces with ComEd and other
organizations to prepare a diversified, well educated workforce.
FEJA will help create a brighter future for underrepresented,
talented youth by offering training and career opportunities in the
emerging solar industry,” said Dr. Wanda Figueroa-Peralta,
President & CEO, Aspira. “It will also help our state to serve
as a national model for responsible economic development,
innovation and collaboration.”
“We are thrilled that HACIA has been selected to participate in
the Future Energy Job Act Training Program,” said Jorge Perez,
Executive Director of the Hispanic American Construction Industry
Association (HACIA). “We have a strong legacy of providing training
for Hispanic and minority contractors that gives them capacity
building skills, certifications and knowledge they need to grow
their businesses. The FEJA Act will provide a new market place with
tremendous potential for contractors to enter and grow their
business.”
“ComEd and Chatham Business Association piloted a workforce
training program pairing employment opportunity for local residents
with energy efficiency consumer education, resulting in significant
energy savings for an entire community,” said Melinda Kelly,
Chairman, Chatham Business Association. “We are proud to be a
partner in a program that is creating innovative model programs
that will ensure jobs with economic value show up in our
communities."
“Austin Peoples Action Center is dedicated to changing lives in
our neighborhoods. As an organization and as a greater community we
need to look around and see what we can change to
make people's lives better,” said Cynthia Williams, President
and CEO, Austin People’s Action Center. “This program is what this
community has been waiting on: the opportunity to participate in
Solar training pipeline and other recognized programs for
crafts, trades, and skills in the electric industry, with a
fresh air of possibilities for the disadvantaged and minority
members of our communities.”
“The FEJA program will provide many new employment opportunities
for citizens across the State of Illinois,” said Donald Finn,
Business Manager, IBEW 134. “Solar technology is changing on a
daily basis; therefore solar training is critical for the Illinois
solar program to be successful. IBEW is very happy to be part of
this training program.”
About ComEd
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based
Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive
energy provider, with approximately 10 million customers. ComEd
provides service to approximately 3.9 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 and YouTube.
About the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition
The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is made up of Illinois
businesses and organizations representing the state’s
environmental, business and faith communities. Coalition
members are working to improve public health, help consumers,
better the environment, and create tens of thousands of new clean
jobs across the state.
About Faith in Place
Faith in Place empowers Illinois people of all faiths to be
leaders in caring for the Earth, providing resources to educate,
connect, and advocate for healthier communities. Since 1999, Faith
in Place has worked with over 1,000 houses of worship throughout
Illinois to protect our common land, air, and water. With outreach
staff working across the state and offices located in Chicago, Lake
County, and Central Illinois, Faith in Place inspires faithful
people to care for the Earth through four program areas: Energy
& Climate Change, Sustainable Food & Land Use, Water
Preservation, and Advocacy.
About the Chicago Urban League
Established in 1916, the Chicago Urban League works for
economic, educational and social progress for African Americans and
promotes strong sustainable communities through advocacy,
collaboration and innovation. For more information,
visit www.thechicagourbanleague.org. Find us
on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
About NLEI
The National Latino Education Institute, formerly the Spanish
Coalition for Jobs, offers a broad array of accredited training
programs in both the business and medical fields specially designed
to help you gain employment after graduation. As a non-profit we
provide training and services at significantly affordable rates
without sacrificing the quality of training.
About ASPIRA
ASPIRA (Spanish for “Aspire”) is a historic Puerto Rican,
non-profit, national organization that prepares Latinos and other
minority youth to achieve academic excellence, contribute to
society, and become leaders in their communities. ASPIRA fosters
equity and achievement through education leadership and community.
ASPIRA operates a youth development center, four schools,
leadership clubs, mentoring and workforce development programs. For
more information, visit www.aspirail.org.
About HACIA
A 501 (c) (6) organization founded in 1979, the Hispanic
American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) works to ensure
the equitable participation of its members in the design,
engineering and construction industry, while also promoting the
growth, quality of work, professionalism and integrity of these
individuals and businesses. With over 300 members, HACIA members
have an annual economic output of $700 million a year. In addition,
the organization works to provide scholarships for Hispanic College
students and training for contractors looking to increase their
firms’ capacity in construction.
About Chatham Business Association
Chatham Business Association Small Business Development Inc.
(“CBA”) is a non-for-profit organization formed with a mission to
promote political and economic stability in Chatham over 45 years
ago. Since then as a result of our expertise in small business
growth and development our market has expanded to serving
businesses throughout the City of Chicago and State of Illinois.
CBA’s purpose is to serve as a vehicle for enhancing social and
economic growth in the southern region of Illinois by creating
opportunities and programs that promote community stability.
About Austin People’s Action Center
APAC's Board of Directors and staff believe that people deserve
the right to have adequate nutrition, medical care, job
opportunities, affordable housing and access to educational
opportunities. We believe that if people get help and support
through the crisis periods in their lives, education in all phases
of daily living, job opportunities, career education opportunities
and encouragement to participate in their community, they will
derive strength, dignity and self-esteem and become citizens who
contribute to growth and economic development of their community,
no longer having to depend on the welfare system.
About IBEW Local 134
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134
(“IBEW Local 134”) is a 501(c) (5) labor organization in operation
for over 115 years that serve Cook County. IBEW Local 134 has
operated and continues to operate Department of Labor (“DOL”)
certified apprenticeship programs for a variety of areas in the
electrical industry, such as electrical construction and electrical
communication. For more information, please visit us at
www.lu134.org.
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ComEdElizabeth Keating,
312-394-3500Elizabeth.Keating@ComEd.comorIllinois Clean Jobs
CoalitionPeter Giangreco,
312-543-4097pgiangreco@strategygroup.comorChicago Urban
LeagueChelsea Whittington,
773-451-3524Cwhittington@thechicagourbanleague.orgorNLEIAlejandra
Moran, 708-715-6495sialemoran@gmail.comorASPIRAAmanda Alpert
Knight, 773-252-0970aalpertknight@aspirail.orgorHACIAJorge Perez,
Executive Director, 312-575-0389jperez@haciaworks.orgorChatham
Business Association SBDIMelinda Kelly,
773-994-5006Melinda.Kelly@cbaworks.comorAustin People’s Action
CenterCynthia Williams, 312-217-7478sistuh2sistuh@aol.comorIBEW
134Harry Ohde, 773-858-1462hohde@local134.org
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