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Hire Our Graduates

Looking to Hire our Graduates?

Our graduates are prepared to deliver on the job:

  • Hands-On Experience – Practical training in construction labs and job-site simulations.

  • Industry Certifications – Including NCCER, OSHA 10/30, NABCEP, basic electrical, and solar installation.

  • Job Readiness – Punctuality, teamwork, and communication are built into our curriculum.

  • Second-Chance Talent – We expand the hiring pool with motivated individuals looking to build long-term careers.

Roles Our Graduates Fill

Our graduates are prepared to deliver on the job:

  • General laborers (residential & commercial)

  • Solar installers & renewable-energy technicians

  • Pre-apprentice carpenters & electricians

  • Weatherization & energy-efficiency crews

  • Site cleanup, material handling, and logistics

Ways to Connect with our Graduates

  1. Submit a Hiring Request
    Complete our Hire Our Graduates form to let us know your labor needs.

  2. Meet Candidates
    Join us at an upcoming Career Connections Day to meet graduates in person.

Upcoming Career Connections Events

  1. Meet our graduates face-to-face and explore how they can fit into your workforce.

    • October 3, 2025 – Waukegan, IL
      6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
      The Community Works, 141 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
      Register Here

    • October 4, 2025 – Chicago, IL
      9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Life Center COGIC, 5500 S Indiana Ave BSMT, Chicago, IL 60637
      Register Here

    • Check back regularly for new events across Chicago and the suburbs.

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Why Partner with Us?

Hiring through the 548 Foundation is more than filling positions—it’s investing in Chicago’s future workforce. Together, we can:

  • Reduce recruiting costs

  • Strengthen community impact

  • Build a diverse and dependable workforce