The CEJA Pathway and Why it Matters.

1. Bridge Training

Bridge training, with 180 hours of hands-on skills-based training with certifications

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First Aid/CPR
OSHA10
NCCER Core Construction

2. Advanced Training

Upon completion of the Bridge, students can take additional trainings in clean energy fields:

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Solar
Installation
Energy AuditionHVAC-r

3. Training In-Action!

Work hands-on with this motivated workforce by providing work-based learning opportunities or internships. Your teams benefits by shaping training to your specific needs.

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COD Provides

Student stipend ($13/hr)
Insurance Coverage
Ongoing contact with our Student Support Team

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4. Create a Stronger Team, Reduce Hiring Risk

Provide real-time workplace learning that offers students

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1:1 training and workplace education
Mentorship and guidance creating opportunities for your entire team to participate
An opportunity to evaluate how a potential new hire could work for your organization
A scalable, no-risk hiring solution

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Become an Employer Partner

Step 1

Fill Out the Employer Partner Interest Form

Join other Illinois employers and make a difference while reaping the rewards of a unique training and hiring solution!

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Step 2

Meet with the CEJA Employment Team

We want to know more about your hiring needs and how we can help meet your goals as an organization. (A CEJA Team members will reach out to schedule a brief call.) We will also formally establish a partnership though a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining the specifics of the internship opportunity.

Step 3

Match Employees

CEJA Aurora will provide your organization with individuals who are a good fit for your workplace needs.

Step 4

Work-Based Learning Begins

Get valuable ‘try before you hire’ experience for an agreed-upon time while providing your staff a valuable team-building experience. CEJA Student Support Staff will maintain regular communication with your team ensuring student success!.

Membership Features

Become an Employer Partner

Invest in Illinois’ Clean Energy Future

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By partnering with CEJA Aurora Workforce Hub, you help train clean energy professionals while gaining access to a source of entry-level, qualified skilled labor. Together, we can support Illinois’ transition to a sustainable, clean energy economy.

The CEJA Aurora Workforce Hub Wants to Connect With You!

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You’ve Got Questions We’ve Got Answers

I’m an employer looking for specific skills that you aren’t currently covering. How can you help me?

CEJA is designed to accommodate the local workforce needs. Connect with CEJAAurora to find out more about how we can customize trainings to suit the needs of the localemployers.

Why are students learning construction-based skills?

As Illinois transitions to 100% clean energy by 2050, we are providing skilling that alignswith projects that may be infrastructure based. These skills are easily transferrable to otherindustries now, but still applicable to clean energy trades in the short-term future.

We are a manufacturing facility – we likely don’t qualify as clean energy and therefore, can’t be an Employer Partner, correct?

YES, you CAN be an Employer Partner! Our students learn construction math anddrawings, hand and power tools, materials handling, and are OSHA10 certified. If you havean entry-level position available, please consider connecting with us at CEJA@cod.edu.

We’re a small business but we specialize in solar sales; how do I partner with the CEJA Aurora Hub as an employer partner?

CEJA Aurora Students who complete our Solar Installer program earn the NABCEP PVAssociate certification, but additionally complete 27 contact hours of sales training – ourstudents are ready to be a meaningful asset with some guided training, specific to yourcompany.

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