Negocios Now

NegociosNow NegociosNow www.negociosnow.com 6 Diciembre 2008 6 Agosto-Septiembre 2017 Cortesía Senator Martin Sandoval, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford, Faith in Place Pastor Booker Vance, ComEd SVP of Governmental & External Affairs Fidel Marquez and State Representative Luis Arroyo. . C hicago.- 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 Futu- re Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). Chicago Urban League, Austin People's Action Center, ASPIRA, HACIA, Chatham Business Asso- ciation 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 Coali- tion, and the grantee groups came together at Austin People's Action Center today to mark ComEd's $30 MILLION FUNDING TO HELP Train Workforce for Future Energy Jobs filing of the FEJA Jobs Training plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Passed by the Illinois Legisla- ture 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 multi- cultural training for individuals from diverse and/or underserved backgrounds. "Today's filing with the ICC marks a critical milestone in brin- ging 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 trai- ning for new economy jobs." Stakeholders and training orga- nizations were engaged to help develop a collaborative plan. ComEd will continue working with these partners to design pro- grams that will involve a breadth of organizations from various communities, and which ensure accountability and shared expec- tations. "This program will dramatica- lly change the lives of National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) graduates, by preparing and posi- tioning them in the market to find excellent jobs in the new energy economy," said NLEI Executive Director Elba Aranda-Suh. Dr. Wanda FigueroaPeralta, President & CEO of Aspira said that the organization "is exci- ted to join forces with ComEd and other organizations to pre- pare a diversified, well educated workforce. FEJA will help create a brighter future for underrepre- sented, talented youth by offering training and career opportunities in the emerging solar industry. "We are thrilled that HACIA has been selected to participate in the Future Energy Job Act Training Program," said Jorge Perez, Exe- cutive Director of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA). "We have a strong legacy of providing trai- ning for Hispanic and minority contractors that gives them capa- city building skills, certifications and knowledge they need to grow their businesses. The six grantees of the multicultural jobs program • Chicago Urban League: $1,000,000 to a community-based civil rights and human ser- vices 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 eco- nomic independence. • ASPIRA: $500,000 to a not-for-profit orga- nization dedicated to developing the educa- tional 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 orga- nization dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities in the construction industry that offer training programs that include Occupational Safety and Health Administra- tion 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 eco- nomics of communities including technical training workshops and economic develop- ment through community and financial part- ners • APAC: $500,000 to a nonprofit organization that provides family services, housing educa- tion, job and career education opportunities that has successfully partnered with the utility on electric industry job training. Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition spokesman Pastor Book- er Vance of Faith in Place said, Illinois Commerce Commission filing is first step in developing solar and other renewable energy jobs pipeline

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