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So Fresh Saturday Festivals Benefits Englewood Families with Back to School Event

Aug 17, 2017

Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) annual festival series supports education and peace with back-to-school drive on Saturday, August 26th at Hamilton Park from 3pm-7pm.

Black McDonald’s Operators Association to Give Out School Supplies and Backpacks at Englewood Parade

Aug 15, 2017

In its 6^th year of distributing school supplies and backpacks to Chicagoland youth, the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) continues its tradition by providing students with the necessary items to take on the school year at full force.

City Colleges of Chicago Fall Registration Deadline Nears - Enroll by August 21

Scott Brigham, Aug 14, 2017

The registration deadline for the 16-week Fall term at all of City Colleges of Chicago's seven campuses - Harold Washington College, Harry S Truman College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Richard J. Daley College and Wilbur Wright College - is Monday, August 21, 2017.

Woodlawn Clean-Up with Chicago Cares and My Block My Hood My City

Aug 14, 2017

To transform parts of Woodlawn, Chicago Cares will co-host a clean-up community service event on August 19th with the local grassroots organization My Block My Hood My City. This is a first-time partnership and a great example of collective impact / collective efficacy.

Englewood Pastor Introduces AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER both Actually and Online

Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Aug 11, 2017

Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), a veteran resident of Englewood's Co-Op Senior Apartments on 63rd Parkway, has laaunched the new actual and online AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (AACC).

Take Your Job Search to the Next Level

Skills for Chicagoland's Future, Aug 10, 2017

Are you currently unemployed or underemployed? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by job searching? Are you struggling to find a way to get your resume noticed? Let Skills for Chicagoland’s Future get you back to work.

Don't make these hosting mistakes at your next BBQ

Cassie Richardson, Aug 8, 2017

4 simple tips will make your next barbecue a big hit with all your guests.

Is working overtime sabotaging your health goals?

Aug 3, 2017

A physician offers 3 creative solutions for staying healthy at work

$30 Million Funding to Help Train Workforce for Future Energy Jobs

Aug 2, 2017

CHICAGO (July 31, 2017) – A combination of six business associations and social have been named as recipients of funding for the development and administration of future energy jobs training as a part of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). Chicago Urban League, Austin People's Action Center, ASPIRA, HACIA, Chatham Business Association 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 Coalition, and the grantee groups came together at Austin People's Action Center today to mark ComEd's filing of the FEJA Jobs Training plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Passed by the Illinois Legislature 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 multicultural training for individuals from diverse and/or underserved backgrounds.

"Today's filing with the ICC marks a critical milestone in bringing 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 training for new economy jobs."

Stakeholders and training organizations were engaged to help develop a collaborative plan. ComEd will continue working with these partners to design programs that will involve a breadth of organizations from various communities, and which ensure accountability and shared expectations.

The six grantees of the multicultural jobs program are:

Chicago Urban League: $1,000,000 to a community-based civil rights and human services 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 economic independence.
ASPIRA $500,000 to a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing the educational 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 organization dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities in the construction industry that offer training programs that include Occupational Safety and Health Administration 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 economics of communities including technical training workshops and economic development through community and financial partners
APAC $500,000 to a nonprofit organization that provides family services, housing education, job and career education opportunities that has successfully partnered with the utility on electric industry job training.

Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition spokesman Pastor Booker Vance of Faith in Place said, "We stand in support of ComEd's filing of a Jobs Training Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission; a key joint initiative of the Future Energy Jobs Act that not only provides training but set forth the career pathway to create job opportunities for returning citizens, Foster Care Alumni and minorities and women contractors."

"Today, ComEd has taken its commitment to building a skilled, diverse workforce to an entirely new level," said Shari Runner, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. "Because of this generous contribution, the League is empowered to make an even greater impact in the communities we serve. We'll increase the delivery of critical job training programs so that our clients will secure employment to improve the quality of their lives and that of their families."

"This program will dramatically change the lives of National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) graduates, by preparing and positioning them in the market to find excellent jobs in the new energy economy," said NLEI Executive Director Elba Aranda-Suh. "A partnership like this, which brings good jobs to the people who need them and highly-trained applicants to the employers who need them, is the kind of innovative approach that is going to propel Illinois forward, and NLEI is ready to lead the way in this field of job training."

"Aspira is excited to join forces with ComEd and other organizations to prepare a diversified, well educated workforce. FEJA will help create a brighter future for underrepresented, talented youth by offering training and career opportunities in the emerging solar industry," said Dr. Wanda Figueroa-Peralta, President & CEO, Aspira. "It will also help our state to serve as a national model for responsible economic development, innovation and collaboration."

"We are thrilled that HACIA has been selected to participate in the Future Energy Job Act Training Program," said Jorge Perez, Executive Director of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA). "We have a strong legacy of providing training for Hispanic and minority contractors that gives them capacity building skills, certifications and knowledge they need to grow their businesses. The FEJA Act will provide a new market place with tremendous potential for contractors to enter and grow their business."

"ComEd and Chatham Business Association piloted a workforce training program pairing employment opportunity for local residents with energy efficiency consumer education, resulting in significant energy savings for an entire community," said Melinda Kelly, Chairman, Chatham Business Association. "We are proud to be a partner in a program that is creating innovative model programs that will ensure jobs with economic value show up in our communities."

"Austin Peoples Action Center is dedicated to changing lives in our neighborhoods. As an organization and as a greater community we need to look around and see what we can change to make people's lives better," said Cynthia Williams, President and CEO, Austin People's Action Center. "This program is what this community has been waiting on: the opportunity to participate in Solar training pipeline and other recognized programs for crafts, trades, and skills in the electric industry, with a fresh air of possibilities for the disadvantaged and minority members of our communities."

"The FEJA program will provide many new employment opportunities for citizens across the State of Illinois," said Donald Finn, Business Manager, IBEW 134. "Solar technology is changing on a daily basis; therefore solar training is critical for the Illinois solar program to be successful. IBEW is very happy to be part of this training program."

$30 Million Funding to Help Train Workforce for Future Energy Jobs

Aug 1, 2017

The six grantees of the multicultural jobs program are:

Chicago Urban League: $1,000,000 to a community-based civil rights and human services 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 economic independence.
ASPIRA $500,000 to a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing the educational 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 organization dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities in the construction industry that offer training programs that include Occupational Safety and Health Administration 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 economics of communities including technical training workshops and economic development through community and financial partners
APAC $500,000 to a nonprofit organization that provides family services, housing education, job and career education opportunities that has successfully partnered with the utility on electric industry job training.

JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES HEADED TO ILLINOIS UNDER FUTURE ENERGY JOBS ACT

Aug 1, 2017

The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), legislation passed by the Illinois Legislature in 2016 and effective June 1, 2017, allocates $10 million every four years in 2017, 2021, and 2025 — a total of $30 million —for solar pipeline training programs, craft apprenticeships and multicultural training for individuals from diverse and/or underserved backgrounds.

ComEd recently filed the FEJA Jobs Training plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Six business associations and social organizations have been named as recipients of funding for the development and administration of future energy jobs training.

The FEJA is expected to pivot Illinois to a new clean energy economy, creating thousands of clean energy jobs while creating important environmental and consumer benefits.

Watch this video to learn more about the clean jobs ahead in Illinois thanks to the FEJA: http://bit.ly/2fa0KUn

Advocate Trinity Hospital Offers a Free Health, Walking Program

Cassie Richardson, Jul 30, 2017

Take a walk with a doctor, learn about a new health topic and meet new friends every month.

CPS high schoolers get a head start on careers in medicine

Jul 28, 2017

Future health care professionals complete internships at Advocate Trinity Hospital.

Do you want to help your toddler learn language?

Jul 27, 2017

LEAP, a Chicago-based Non-profit, has teamed up with researchers at Northwestern University’s LEARN Lab to study a new mobile phone app for parents/care givers. You can help by being part of this study if you are a parent with a child who…

Is 18-30 months old?
Speaks English at home?
Is developing normally?

Families will receive up to $95 in Visa or Target gift cards for participating, and some parents with their child may be invited to come visit us in person at our Chicago or Evanston locations in which you will receive up to $250 in Visa or Target gift cards.

Please refer to our flyer for additional information including contact information and requirements to participate.

ON THE PARABLES OF THE SOWER, WHEAT, & MUSTARD SEED & ENGLEWOOD'S REVIVAL

Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Jul 24, 2017

Englewood Girls Matter! Tea With A Queen Mentoring Conference

Rashanah Baldwin, Jul 21, 2017

Greater Saint John AME Church’s Women’s Ministry Presents: 2017 Women's Ministry Inaugural Tea With A Queen Mentoring Conference Saturday July 29, 2017

Why Buy a Smart Thermostat

Jul 21, 2017

The ComEd Energy Efficiency program is offering up to $100 in rebates on select Smart Thermostats. Listen to this video to learn how you can save money and energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYWE7qkcg4&feature=youtu.be.

1st Annual Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser & Silent Auction

Felicia Slaton-Young, Jul 19, 2017

We're raising money to fund Engelwood's chamber of commerce!

ACCESS Ashland Family Health Center Holds Summer Community Health Fair

Elaine Hegwood Bowen, Jul 19, 2017

ACCESS Ashland Family Health Center Holds Health Fair

Englewood Pastor Promotes National Black Museum's Inaugural Year (9-24-16/through/12-31-17)

Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Jul 19, 2017

Englewood Pastor Promotes National Museum on African American History & Culture Inauguarl Year in Metro Chicago

Englewood's Liturgical Bible Studies Weekly

Rev. Joel Washington (Khunanpu Sangoma), Jul 17, 2017

Englewood Pastor publishes Liturgical Bible Texts and brief commentaries weekly.

Over 100 Interns Participated at the Fourth Annual Financial Services Pipeline Intern Career Conference

Jul 17, 2017

In an effort to increase the representation of African Americans and Latinos within the financial services sector, the Financial Services Pipeline (FSP) Initiative brought together more than 100 interns at the fourth annual FSP Intern Career Conference on Thursday, July 13 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Interns learned about the diverse careers and roles available in financial services during panel discussions and networking events.

Construct Lights Way to Solar Careers

Jul 13, 2017

Watch this informative ComEd video about Construct’s new solar curriculum. As a part of ComEd’s commitment to creating a cleaner energy future, this year’s Construct participants studied new curriculum and received hands-on training specific to the expanding field of solar.

More solar jobs require more solar training, and the law provides for new job training by many community organizations in the months ahead. This year’s Construct participants got a head start.

“Once the [solar] market explodes, we will have to be ready to go,” says Chris Williams, an instructor in the Construct program and owner of Millennium Solar Electric, which is based in Park Forest, Ill. “This is where the market is actually going, so it’s important for them to understand and be a part of it.”

https://poweringlives.comed.com/construct-lights-way-to-solar-careers/

Job Training Program Has Grads Excited About Their Future

Jul 13, 2017

Brandon Taylor isn’t looking for a job; he’s looking for a career.

“I’m looking for a career to better myself,” he says. “I’m ready to take care of business.”

Brandon is one of 95 recent graduates of the Construct program’s spring class, the largest since the program started in 2013. He and his classmates completed nine weeks of job training designed to prepare students to compete for entry-level jobs in construction and energy-related fields.

The Construct program began five years ago. The brainchild of a ComEd employee and contractor, today the program has graduated more than 300 students with an 80 percent success rate at job placement. As the program has grown, so has the curriculum. At the start, the program offered training for construction jobs; today it offers training for solar and energy efficiency jobs and more.

“This year, with the December 2016 passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act in mind, we added a three-day Solar Concepts Workshop and a session on how to identify where energy efficiency can be implemented in homes and businesses,” says Fidel Marquez, senior vice president of governmental and external affairs at ComEd.

“These courses were added because we, along with our partners, believe Construct should continue to evolve and grow with the construction industry and the growing interest in renewable energy sources,” he says.

The Future Energy Jobs Act sets Illinois on the path to become a national leader in clean energy and energy efficiency and is poised to create thousands of clean jobs.

Through Construct, ComEd brings together 31 construction industry companies, 10 engineering companies, seven social service agencies, and three local energy companies to help increase job opportunities for minorities in neighborhoods throughout Chicago and northern Illinois.

Construct is run in parallel at seven sites across the Chicagoland area by ASPIRA of Illinois, Austin Peoples Action Center, Chicago Urban League, National Latino Education Institute, Quad County Urban League, SER Jobs for Progress, and YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago and South Suburbs-Homewood. These agencies help identify and train the program participants using various common eligibility and completion requirements, and are committed to working with each participant to provide job counseling and placement services.

For more information, watch the 2017 Construct video.

https://poweringlives.comed.com/constructing-a-path-to-a-promising-career/

Lead Poisoning Prevention Training