ComEd and HIRE360 celebrated 20 local job seekers who graduated from the TAKE Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a training program designed to build the skilled talent pipeline needed for careers in the electric vehicle (EV) industry and related trades on June 25th at the ComEd Chicago Training Center. In partnership with HIRE360, ComEd launched Take Charge in 2023 to prepare community members for careers in the fast-growing EV industry – which is experiencing growth in large part thanks to the state’s goal of adding one million EVs on Illinois roads by 2030. The June graduation marked the completion of its third cohort. During an eight-week session, this year’s diverse class of 20 participants gained skills and knowledge about EVs and EV charging infrastructure, as well as industry certifications required for entry-level trades roles. They had the opportunity to tour the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), ComEd’s electric fleets and charging facilities, various union trades, and network with potential employers.

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