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04/16/2024

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mchugh-construction-fifth-third-arena-expansion-tickets-876076266697

04/10/2024

Construction Hiring Event April 24th, Register now!!!

04/10/2024

Construction Hiring Event April 24th Register now!!!!

Construction Hiring Event April 24th, Register now!!!

02/28/2024

02/21/2024

02/15/2024

Announcing LaFrancis Ivy, Communities Empowered Through Construction, as our first Women in Leadership Honoree!

LaFrancis Ivy is a seasoned staffing professional, currently serving as the Senior Placement Coordinator at Communities Empowered Through Construction (CEC).
With an impressive career spanning nearly two decades, LaFrancis has accumulated a wealth of experience in administrative and customer service roles. Her strategic planning and ex*****on contribute significantly to creating opportunities for both the candidates she works with and the broader community. LaFrancis Ivy stands as a pillar of experience and compassion in the realm of staffing and community employment.

Contact our office at [email protected] or (312) 372-8200 for more information!

01/04/2024

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Union Pacific Railroad recently announced registration is open for the Opportunity Works internship program, focused on the transportation, distribution, and logistics sector.
The cohort will be made up of only women. Register online or at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, South Suburban Center, 320 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights.
Opportunity Works is a paid internship program created in 2017 and funded by Cook County and private sector partners. The program runs year-round, with interns earning $15 an hour and working 30 hours a week.
The workforce partnership collaborates with suburban Cook County and Chicago-area businesses and organizations to provide support for interns interested in building careers in high-demand, high-growth industries including manufacturing, construction, information technology, health care, and transportation, distribution and logistics and other sectors.
Details of this specific cohort include:
• Open to women ages 18-25 who face barriers to employment, which may include being justice-involved, unemployed, or low-income.
• 16-week internship, including four weeks paid.
• Two weeks: Soft skills training, employability skills, computer training, financial literacy, barrier reduction, individual employment plan, career goals established.
• 10 weeks: Technical skills include welding, obtaining a CDL credential and OSHA certification
• Four weeks: Paid internship (30 hours per week at $15 an hour)
Click on the link to apply

Opportunity Works: Serves Out-of-Work or Out-of-School Suburban Cook County Young Adults - 8-week paid internship - Earn $15 an hour/25 hours a week

11/23/2023

11/20/2023

Thanksgiving service and dinner Spirit Of Truth Church 3447 W. Harrison Thursday, November 23rd.

10/30/2023

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to an upcoming event jointly hosted by McHugh Construction and Communities Empowered Through Construction. The purpose of this event is to actively promote Minority and Women-Owned Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation on the Fifth Third Arena Expansion Project.
Event Details:
Date: November 2, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Platform: Microsoft Teams: 8ccb6283-6d5f-4835-af76-351a0f426453@93441fd1-4b9e-4d36-9b1f-61cff4e83d10" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8ccb6283-6d5f-4835-af76-351a0f426453@93441fd1-4b9e-4d36-9b1f-61cff4e83d10

06/29/2023

The much-awaited Green Issue of B/ACE magazine is now LIVE! Dive into the vibrant sustainable fashion, and eco-friendly trends in construction. Let's embrace sustainability together! Click the link below to read the Green Issue and be inspired to make a positive impact on the environment. https://issuu.com/bacemagazine/docs/2023_green_issue_

06/29/2023

The much-awaited Green Issue of B/ACE magazine is now LIVE! Dive into the vibrant sustainable fashion, and eco-friendly trends in construction. Let's embrace sustainability together! Click the link below to read the Green Issue and be inspired to make a positive impact on the environment. https://issuu.com/bacemagazine/docs/2023_green_issue_

06/19/2023

Happy Juneteenth 2023!

02/02/2023

If you are a young Dad in Chicago between the ages of 17-24, The Dovetail Project is looking for you.

Apply at www.thedovetailproject.org/apply before March 5th to join our next program. 🕊️

02/01/2023

Happy Black History Month!!!

01/12/2023

HIRING OPPORTUNITY- IF INTERESTED EMAIL [email protected]

Plant Glazing Fabricator - Assembler
Job Description:
Full-time person to work in the shop performing a variety of fabricating duties and shop labor. Candidates
should possess the following qualifications…
• Positive attitude • Punctual and reliable • Hardworking and energetic
• Ability to lift/carry/maneuver heavy materials • Basic math skills
• Can accurately read a tape measure and understand fractions
• English speaking, proficient listening, speaking and written communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform daily tasks in an organized manner according to published SOPs
• Maintain and organize fabrication supplies and tools
• Ensure final product meets quality standards
• Operate manual and electric ride-on pallet jacks as needed
• Use forklifts as needed to load/unload material weighing up to 2,000 lbs.
• Safely operate table and portable saws to cut and modify metal where necessary
• Move material up to 800 lbs. using overhead electric cranes
• Safely operate drills and impacts
• Study and interpret blueprints and sketches
• Determine if all parts are present and fabricated per drawings
• Arrange finished products
• Aluminum Curtainwall framing fabrication a plus, but willing to train
• Truck driving credentials a plus but not required
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 75 pounds or standing and/or walking for up to (10) hours
daily, environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or
working with chemicals. Members are to be accountable for all facets of the glazing operation. This means you will
be relied upon for all material handling, fabrication, assembly, glazing, packaging and shipping. This work requires
proficiency in hand and power tools, as well as, material handling equipment; overhead cranes, forklifts, and
electric pallet jacks.
Benefits: Attractive Benefits Package and ability to join Glaziers local 27 Warehouse Union

01/06/2023

CEC is proud to partner with Walsh and Riteway Construction to drive community hiring for one of their newest projects. Project Heat is a new multi-story warehouse facility located at the corner of Division/Elston. Click the link below to apply before January 27th.

https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/nhupAniV

12/27/2022

A Love Letter To Construction written by Jermaine Johnson, Union Carpenter

09/09/2022

Check out the CEO of Communities Empowered Through Construction and Chief Editor of B/ACE Magazine tonight at 7 PM on WVON Radio AM 1690!!

09/07/2022

CEC is proud to partner with Power Construction to drive community hiring for one of their newest project 360 N. Green. CEC-Communities Empowered Through Construction. Click on the link to apply: https://lnkd.in/gg-b97M6