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New Climate Works program aims to create green energy careers in Illinois

By FOX 32 News
Published  July 9, 2024 5:47pm CDT
Environment
FOX 32 Chicago

Illinois and 548 Foundation create more clean energy job opportunities

The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation have announced the Climate Works pre-apprenticeship program, aiming to strengthen the career pipeline for the green energy field.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation are teaming up to create more clean energy job opportunities. 

They announced the Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, aiming to strengthen the career pipeline for the green energy field. 

The program helps to set individuals up for good-paying careers and make sure underserved communities have access to clean energy jobs. 

"In the coming years, pre-apprentices, people of color, women and other groups that have been historically excluded from the trades will take the first step to good-paying careers in clean energy. Illinois will move closer to a future built on sustainable and shared prosperity," said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 

It's estimated that some 500 to 700 pre-apprentices will enroll in the first year. Leaders said those workers are from all different backgrounds.