🎉 Aurora Launches CEJA Workforce Development Hub On January 20, Creating New, Living-Wage Green Job Opportunities For Residents
🟢 On Tuesday, January 20 at 1 P.M., the City of Aurora will host a launch event for the inception of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce Development Hub, which will serve as a magnet for both living-wage job creation and innovative green job training.
🌟 The CEJA Workforce Development Hub is the first to launch in the City of Aurora and one of thirteen established statewide in conjunction with the Clean and Equitable Jobs Act. This legislation, passed in 2021, assists in transitioning the State of Illinois to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. The Act also incentivizes renewable energy development, expands electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, and creates statewide clean energy workforce training programs. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has pledged to allocate $180 million annually to workforce and community programs like the CEJA Workforce Development Hub.
♻️ “Launching the CEJA Workforce Development Hub will ensure that our residents have the tools and training necessary to earn a living wage and greatly contribute to the green economy,” Mayor John Laesch said. “We are excited about this historic opportunity to train for innovative, 21st-century jobs right here in Aurora.”
✅ Programming at the CEJA Workforce Development Hub will be delivered by community-based organizations and partners, including the City of Aurora, College of DuPage, and the 548 Foundation. These classes will provide industry-specific credentials or certifications, designed to provide students with a diverse skillset that prepares them for success within the clean energy job field.
💡 The City of Aurora was identified as one of 13 areas within Illinois for this Hub, as the program aims to target individuals living in equity investment eligible communities, in addition to individuals with potential barriers to employment. With this robust training program in place, the City has taken the first significant step in building towards a comprehensive climate plan.
❗Reserve your spot for the launch event today at www.aurora.il.us/CEJA.
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