Illinois American Water Proudly Recognizes Partnership with Chicago Urban League
Illinois American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation announced a $20,000 grant to the Chicago Urban League (CUL) as part of a larger Foundation Corporate Strategic grant. The funding will support workforce development initiatives in the Chicago Metropolitan area, particularly focusing on African Americans and historically underserved groups.
CUL's Workforce Development Center serves over 3,700 individuals annually, offering training in high-growth industries including IT, Clean Energy, Supply Chain Logistics, Construction/Building Trades, and Healthcare. The center provides career pathway coaching, specialized training, and employment assistance. This grant is part of the Foundation's 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on Water, People and Communities.
Illinois American Water e la American Water Charitable Foundation hanno annunciato un finanziamento di $20.000 alla Chicago Urban League (CUL) come parte di una più ampia sovvenzione strategica dell'organizzazione. I fondi supporteranno iniziative di sviluppo della forza lavoro nell'area metropolitana di Chicago, concentrandosi in particolare sugli afroamericani e sui gruppi storicamente svantaggiati.
Il Centro di Sviluppo della Forza Lavoro della CUL serve annualmente oltre 3.700 individui, offrendo formazione in settori in rapida crescita, tra cui IT, Energia Pulita, Logistica della Catena di Fornitura, Costruzione/Settori Edili e Sanità. Il centro fornisce coaching per carriere, formazione specializzata e assistenza all'occupazione. Questa sovvenzione fa parte del programma di sovvenzioni 2024 Keep Communities Flowing della Fondazione, che si concentra su Acqua, Persone e Comunità.
Illinois American Water y la American Water Charitable Foundation anunciaron una subvención de $20,000 a la Chicago Urban League (CUL) como parte de una subvención estratégica corporativa más amplia de la Fundación. La financiación apoyará iniciativas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en el área metropolitana de Chicago, centrándose particularmente en afroamericanos y grupos históricamente desatendidos.
El Centro de Desarrollo de Fuerza Laboral de la CUL atiende a más de 3,700 individuos anualmente, ofreciendo capacitación en industrias de alto crecimiento, incluyendo TI, Energía Limpia, Logística de la Cadena de Suministro, Construcción/Comercio de la Construcción y Atención Médica. El centro proporciona asesoramiento sobre trayectorias profesionales, formación especializada y asistencia para el empleo. Esta subvención forma parte del Programa de Subvenciones Keep Communities Flowing 2024 de la Fundación, que se centra en Agua, Gente y Comunidades.
일리노이 아메리칸 워터와 아메리칸 워터 자선재단은 시카고 도시 연합(CUL)에 $20,000의 보조금을 발표했습니다. 이는 더 큰 재단 기업 전략 보조금의 일환입니다. 이 자금은 시카고 메트로폴리탄 지역의 인력 개발 이니셔티브를 지원하며, 특히 아프리카계 미국인 및 역사적으로 소외된 그룹에 중점을 둡니다.
CUL의 인력 개발 센터는 매년 3,700명 이상에게 서비스를 제공하며, IT, 청정 에너지, 공급망 물류, 건설/건축 무역 및 의료 등 빠르게 성장하는 산업에서 교육을 제공합니다. 이 센터는 경력 경로 코칭, 전문 교육 및 취업 지원을 제공합니다. 이 보조금은 재단의 2024 Keep Communities Flowing 보조금 프로그램의 일환으로, 물, 사람 및 지역 사회에 중점을 둡니다.
Illinois American Water et la American Water Charitable Foundation ont annoncé une subvention de 20 000 $ à la Chicago Urban League (CUL) dans le cadre d'une subvention stratégique corporative plus large. Le financement soutiendra des initiatives de développement de la main-d'œuvre dans la région métropolitaine de Chicago, en se concentrant particulièrement sur les Afro-Américains et les groupes historiquement mal desservis.
Le Centre de Développement de la Main-d'œuvre de la CUL sert plus de 3 700 personnes chaque année, offrant une formation dans des secteurs en forte croissance, notamment l'informatique, l'énergie propre, la logistique de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, la construction/les métiers du bâtiment et les soins de santé. Le centre propose un accompagnement dans les parcours professionnels, des formations spécialisées et une assistance à l'emploi. Cette subvention fait partie du programme de subventions Keep Communities Flowing 2024 de la Fondation, qui se concentre sur l'eau, les personnes et les communautés.
Illinois American Water und die American Water Charitable Foundation haben einen Zuschuss in Höhe von 20.000 $ an die Chicago Urban League (CUL) angekündigt, der Teil eines umfassenderen strategischen Zuschusses der Stiftung ist. Die Mittel unterstützen Initiativen zur Entwicklung der Arbeitskräfte im Ballungsraum Chicago, insbesondere für Afroamerikaner und historisch benachteiligte Gruppen.
Das Workforce Development Center der CUL betreut jährlich über 3.700 Personen und bietet Schulungen in schnell wachsenden Branchen wie IT, Erneuerbare Energien, Lieferkettenlogistik, Bau/Handwerksberufen und Gesundheitswesen an. Das Zentrum bietet Karriereberatung, spezielle Schulungen und Unterstützung bei der Arbeitsplatzvermittlung. Dieser Zuschuss ist Teil des Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program der Stiftung für 2024, das sich auf Wasser, Menschen und Gemeinschaften konzentriert.
- Charitable Foundation's investment in workforce development initiatives
- Strategic alignment with high-growth industries training programs
- Serves 3,700 individuals annually through workforce development programs
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The partnership with the Chicago Urban League aligns with American Water's ESG strategy, particularly in social impact and diversity initiatives. The workforce development program focusing on high-growth industries like Clean Energy and Construction Trades could strengthen AWK's talent pipeline while addressing social equity issues. However, while this initiative enhances AWK's ESG profile, the relatively modest investment size limits its material impact on the company's overall ESG ratings or stakeholder perception. The program's focus on empowering 3,700 individuals annually through career pathway coaching and technical training demonstrates commitment to community development, but investors typically look for larger-scale initiatives when evaluating ESG performance.
American Water Charitable Foundation provides a combined total of
“The ability to get a good job making good wages is critical to helping people provide for their families and contribute to strengthening our communities,” said Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO of the Chicago Urban League. “Our Workforce Development Center empowers more than 3,700 individuals a year through a comprehensive range of services that prepare them for in-demand jobs in high-growth industries. We are grateful to the American Water Charitable Foundation for supporting this work.”
The CUL Workforce Development Center is committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive workforce services tailored to high-demand industries, including Information Technology, Clean Energy, Supply Chain Logistics, Construction/Building Trades (Community Trades & Apprenticeship Program - CTAP), and Healthcare. CUL’s programs emphasize career pathway coaching, equipping participants with the tools and guidance needed to navigate these thriving fields.
CUL offers specialized training and credentialing opportunities in various sub-fields across these industries, ensuring participants gain the technical skills and certifications required to excel. Upon completing the program, participants benefit from dedicated employment assistance, connecting them with job opportunities that align with their training and career goals.
“Illinois American Water is proud to collaborate with the American Water Charitable Foundation to support the Chicago Urban League,” said Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to building a stronger future for our communities and Illinois.”
The Corporate Strategic grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Corporate Strategic grants support high-impact programs that align with American Water’s values of being a solutions provider, where we seek to influence positive change and help keep communities flowing, improving and thriving.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to support impactful workforce development initiatives and programming that help prepare future leaders of tomorrow,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation.
Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has donated to worthy causes and organizations in communities served by American Water. Being a good neighbor and steward of the environment has always been central to the mission of American Water and Illinois American Water.
Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation’s grant program here.
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About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.4 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in
About Chicago Urban League
The Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. Established in 1916, the organization helps people find jobs and establish careers, become homeowners, enhance their educational experiences, strengthen their leadership skills, and grow their businesses. One of the oldest and largest affiliates of the National Urban League, we promote strong, sustainable communities through advocacy, innovation, and collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships.
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Anna Kubas
Senior Manager, External Communications
Anna.Kubas@amwater.com
Chelsea Whittington
External Affairs Consultant
Chicago Urban League
cwhittington@chiul.org
Source: Illinois American Water
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