ComEd To Hire Another 30 Entry-Level Trade Workers to Support Clean Energy Transition
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The new positions are part of a bold three-year hiring plan announced by ComEd last year to add 500 entry-level positions to meet the demands of the clean energy transition in
“The transition to a cleaner energy future holds the promise of economic opportunity for northern
The construction worker position and other entry-level union roles in the company offer training and continued development that can prepare employees for line worker and other full-time trades positions within the company. These roles offer a pathway to full-time union work, with most receiving starting pay of nearly
“As we prepare for the coming solar and EV technologies, having qualified men and women in the electric trades will be critical. This is an exciting time for our industry, we are experiencing significant growth and change and that brings great opportunities,” said
ComEd is accepting applications for the construction worker position through
Candidates must demonstrate they are prepared for the physical and technical requirements of the job and will enter a 12- to 18-month process to hone trade and professional skills via a paid pre-apprenticeship training program.
To prepare applicants for success, ComEd offers a wide range of free career prep resources and clinics. Climb clinics prepare candidates for the unique rigors of work in the field, which includes repairing and maintaining utility lines and infrastructure on a 24x7 basis. To meet candidates where they are, ComEd has expanded climb clinic sessions to weekends and workshops on interview training and preparing for the Construction and Skilled Trade (CAST) test.
Beyond the career prep resources, ComEd offers a range of in-depth job training programs year-round to prepare talent for growing roles in craft and skilled trades – with programs including the
ComEd provides information about pathways to craft roles within the company, job requirements, and training programs designed to provide job readiness skills at www.ComEd.com/CleanEnergyJobs. For more information about future hiring opportunities at ComEd or to set a job alert based on your skillset, please visit www.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.exeloncorp.com/careers to learn more and apply for the available opportunities.
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