With the majority of high-school seniors focusing on college applications, I sat down with three industry experts to discuss trades and non-college career opportunities that they should also give consideration: Brian Brodeur…
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Transitioning to a new career can be challenging. But many who make the leap find reward in the outcomes. We sat down with Nancy Peal, Senior Interior Designer in the Onni Real…
You wouldn’t know it today, but Phaedra Leslie didn’t set out to be a workforce development executive. The South Side native earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Mass Media. “Obviously, my…
Trade unions are meant to provide support to their members, protecting the integrity of the trade and advocating for the best wages, benefits, and safety standards. But many African-American tradespeople have a…
Flooring For Life Growing up in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green housing projects, Lonnie Mack wasn’t thinking about a career in flooring. He was approached by someone looking for people in his neighborhood who wanted to…
Walk down almost any city street, and it is evident that there is no shortage of construction projects in Chicago. But what is not always as easy to see is that members…
This issue’s B/ACE Boss is Sharon Carter, Managing Director, Healthcare Real Estate at Ankura. With over 30 years of healthcare architecture experience, she has been a tireless advocate for diversity and inclusion…
Ron Calhoun is a proud union pipefitter, but he didn’t always know much about the trades. The West Side native dreamt of becoming an attorney and a federal agent, and he knew…
Online Event Gives Participants Tools to Repair Their Records Being convicted of a felony often means losing more than freedom. The loss of voting rights, parental rights, and discrimination by potential employers…
Fulton Labs is a best-in-class laboratory facility currently under construction at 400 N. Aberdeen in Chicago’s Fulton Market. With delivery in Q1 2022, the 423,454-square-foot building will span 16 floors, including 12…