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Not every job requires a four-year degree
Crain’s Chicago Business
February 12, 2021
“A new nonprofit, Hire360, helps African Americans, Latinos and women navigate admission, which can be tricky because programs aren’t scheduled on a regular basis like a college semester. Sessions are opened when there is demand from contractor employers. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalency, a driver’s license and access to transportation, and must also pass an aptitude test that demonstrates math skills and spatial reasoning.”
Ep #62: Strengthening Trades Through Diversity Development with Jay Rowell of HIRE360
Germaine Law Firm
January 12, 2021
“Jay Rowell of HIRE360 joins the show today to discuss all things recruitment, training, job placement, diversity, and more.”
Real estate pros aim to diversify the ranks of developers
Chicago Sun-Times
January 4, 2021
“‘I want to show people that you can do this work in your neighborhood and make a living,’ developer Leon Walker said.”
Developers have a unique opportunity to contribute to equity
Crain’s Chicago Business
December 18, 2020
“It’s time to reimagine inclusion outside of workforce and small business support, starting with the supply chain, says a Related Midwest exec.”
COVID-19 has devastated Chicago real estate, but it’s amplified calls for equity. Will 2021 be a year of progress on the South and West sides?
Chicago Tribune
December 17, 2020
“Next year is setting up as quite the balancing act for commercial real estate and development in Chicago.”
Builders, labor unions open doors for small contractors
Chicago Sun-Times
November 30, 2020
“Hire360 provides entrepreneurs, particularly minorities and women, the tools to manage a feast-or-famine business.”
Local Programs Boost Diversity in the Trades
Crain’s Chicago Business
October 9, 2020
“The demand for tradespeople is expected to grow, and minorities and women represent an untapped pool of labor. “Chicago is at a crossroads,” says Jay Rowell, executive director at HIRE360.”
HIRE360, CTA modernization project connect new and out-of-work tradespeople with jobs
ABC 7 Chicago
June 11, 2020
“HIRE360 helps connect unemployed tradespeople from all over the city with work.”
Even apprenticeships are hard to come by for women and minorities
Crain’s Chicago Business
February 27, 2020
“A few big firms in Chicago are taking steps to diversify their workforces through apprentice programs that break down color and gender barriers to midlevel jobs. But federal data shows those are still the exception.”
First of its kind industry and labor partnership announces Hire360
Chicago Crusader
December 27, 2019
“Unique program will advance opportunities for community members and local businesses in manufacturing, construction, hospitality and the professional services industries.”
Chicago Contractors, Developers, Unions Launch HIRE360 Effort to Bring Minorities, Women into Construction
ENR Midwest
December 11, 2019
“Group has $1.7-million Budget for 2020, will offer everything from counseling to boots for applicants.”