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ComEd CONSTRUCT Youth Academy

ComEd CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Youth Academy

Calling all Chicago-area rising high school juniors and seniors! The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is partnering with ComEd for the ComEd CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Youth Academy, which focuses on building awareness of trade career opportunities by introducing youth to entry-level craft positions such as Construction Workers and Overhead Helpers. 

We Know, We Know, “Academy” Sounds Like School, But... 

We promise that ComEd CONSTRUCT Youth Academy is so much more than that! Each summer, the YMCA and ComEd hold three-week cohorts where youth learn the ins and outs of trade careers in the energy sector. In addition to increasing participants’ knowledge, awareness, and capabilities, this program also provides participants with opportunities to apply for ComEd adult programming and entry-level careers.   

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As If That Wasn’t Enough, Here Are Three More Reasons to Apply:

  1. Youth participate in this program at no cost! 
  2. There will be a fun graduation ceremony (where you’ll definitely fulfill your yearly family-photo quota).    
  3. Upon successful completion of the ComEd CONSTRUCT Youth Academy, participants receive a $350 stipend!   

The 2024 program is no longer accepting applications!

Check back next spring for information about the 2025 cohorts! Rising high school juniors and seniors will be encouraged to apply through our application form.

The 2024 cohorts took place at the South Side YMCA (Woodlawn, Chicago) and Kelly Hall YMCA (West Humboldt Park, Chicago) from June 10 to 28 as well as the Rauner Family YMCA (Little Village, Chicago) and Buehler YMCA (Palatine, IL) from July 8 to 26. See our 2024 image gallery to the left!