November 4, 2026
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Ten years, 470 students: CPS students and Peoples Gas celebrate training program that launches energy careers
Past and current Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students gathered today to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bright Futures U, a workforce development program that has helped hundreds of young Chicagoans prepare for careers in the energy industry. Bright Futures U is a joint initiative between Peoples Gas and CPS that provides paid training for students interested in learning about the energy industry. Graduates of the program and current participants gathered at Peoples Gas’ training facility in Little Village today to celebrate the program and their own growing careers.