PBC Joins Forces to Increase Minority and Women Participation in Construction
the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) have joined forces to spur greater minority and female participation in construction jobs and vocational training in the City of Chicago and the greater Cook County area.
placement into trade unions and connect them to vocational
training/resources. This will also serve to connect construction employers to a skilled talent pipeline. All interested candidates can apply for these hiring opportunities by completing the following form here.
opportunity to advance provisions included in PBC’s procurement documents and construction contracts. The PBC and The Partnership will assist those seeking career opportunities and participation within the skilled building trades, including office and field management support,” Carina E. Sanchez, PBC Executive Director said.
in the construction sector, connecting ready-to-hire employers with qualified job seekers, many of whom have been historically underrepresented in the trades,” said Patrick Combs, Interim Partnership CEO. This collaboration with the PBC allows us to further serve residents and employers in this growing sector, ripe with career opportunities.”
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