548 Foundation: Career Connections Days!

​You’re invited — a welcoming, invitation-only hiring event for 548 Foundation graduates. Join us for a pivotal hiring event connecting contractors, employers, training providers, and apprenticeship programs with immediate openings to Chicago's most job-ready talent.

​Please Note: Career Connections Day is exclusively for 548 graduates — not open to the general public.

​Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 27th & Thursday, May 28th, 2026
9 AM – 4 PM CST | 3250 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60624

​Who We're Looking For

• ​Employers & Contractors

• ​Training Programs

• ​Apprenticeship Programs (Union & Non-Union_

​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.

​Quick Details:

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

• ​Free Street parking is available & Location is right off the Kedzie Green Line Stop

• ​A table and chairs 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 are preferred, that's okay too!