548 Foundation Career Connections Day

​Join us for a pivotal hiring event connecting open-application unions, contractors, and employers with immediate openings to Chicago's most job-ready talent.

​Date & Time:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
9 AM – 4 PM CST | 3250 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60624

​Connect with Chicago’s Job-Ready Talent

• ​Open-application unions

• ​Contractors

• ​Employers with immediate openings

​Why Attend?

• ​Meet and interview qualified candidates on-site

• ​Access graduates with NCCER, OSHA 30, Solar, and Workplace Readiness credentials

• ​Advance equity goals while strengthening your workforce

​Graduate Highlights

• ​400 training hours

• ​Certified & EEP-designated

• ​WOTC-eligible

• ​Motivated and ready to work

​548 Graduates are prepared to make an immediate impact in the construction and clean energy sectors. This event offers employers the first opportunity to meet, interview, and hire skilled Solar candidates who are ready to contribute from day one. 

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​Quick Details:

• ​Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. A Fuel Station will also be available throughout the day

• ​[free] Street parking is available

• ​A table and chair(s)* will be provided for the interviews

​*Where possible, we will ask teams of two to potentially split to maximize exposure/the opportunity to speak to more students. If double interviewers is preferred, thats okay too!