The report, filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission, explored the impact of ComEd’s workforce training programmes. Using funding secured from the Future Energy Jobs Act, ComEd managed to ensure that 94% of trainees or 684 skilled personnel graduated and secured employment in 2020.
The 684 graduates came out of the 728 participants that included 459 people of color and 129 women; 359 live in environmental justice communities where residents are exposed to potential environmental and health risks; 64 trainees were formerly involved with the justice system and nine are foster alumni.
