advocate for our members, build their capacity, and connect them with a broad network of diverse professionals and industry leaders
| Website | https://www.haciaworks.org/ |
| Address | 650 W. Lake Street, Suite 415, Chicago, IL 60661 |
| Phone | (312) 575-0389 |
| info@haciaworks.org | |
| Service area | Chicago |
| Serves | Small businesses / entrepreneurs |
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A grant-funded, no-cost cohort program supported by JPMorganChase that trains participants in construction project coordination, financial literacy, and career readiness for assistant project engineer roles.
HACIA's Assistant Project Engineer (APE) Program prepares participants for careers in construction through hands-on training, industry exposure, professional development, financial literacy, and direct connections to employers
A City of Chicago Department of Housing-funded, 5-month hybrid coaching initiative pairing small and mid-sized construction businesses with subject matter experts for growth and operations support.
This is a 5-month coaching program that offers group and one-one-one coaching sessions with Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the areas of Finance, Business Operations, Business Development, Marketing, Legal, and Bidding
An incubator funded by the CEJA Illinois Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program providing training, mentoring, low-cost capital access, and bonding/insurance support to help contractors enter the clean energy sector.
designed for contractors and professional services construction companies ready to take their business to another level and enter the booming clean energy sector
An open-enrollment, no-cost hybrid training program offering over 20 skill-focused courses covering business development, operations, financial management, and construction management for Illinois residents.
Contractors Development Program helps construction professionals of all backgrounds acquire the skills needed to successfully grow and scale their construction company
A grant-funded course combining classroom learning with hands-on experience to prepare students for inspection technician roles in transportation and civil construction, partnered with KAD Engineering.
HACIA's Construction Inspection Technician Program is a no cost to you, grant funded Program for all Illinois residents with an emphasis on women, people of color and veterans
A program launched with Chicago Transit Authority Diversity Programs and Ascend HI offering workshops and no-cost support helping established diverse and small construction firms access capital sourcing, bonding, and DBE certification.
BSB is an advanced, financial capacity-building program designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms in equity financing and resources
A grant-funded pre-apprenticeship combining classroom learning and hands-on experience to launch careers in clean energy and green construction, including NCCER Electrical Level 1 certification.
This is a no-cost to you, grant-funded program that focuses on giving participants the skills to begin a career in the construction industry with an emphasis on clean energy and green construction jobs
Supported by JPMorganChase, this program gives small and medium-sized business owners one-on-one coaching with subject matter experts in finance, development, operations, marketing, and legal.
This is a cohort-based program that focuses on individualized coaching for small and medium size business owners looking to grow and scale their businesses
A no-cost, grant-funded 16-week pre-apprenticeship for Illinois residents, with an emphasis on women, people of color, and veterans, preparing them for registered apprenticeships in construction trades.
This program will prepare you to successfully transition to a Registered Approved Apprenticeship in the trades and other employment opportunities within the construction industry
Grant-funded virtual technical trainings covering Bentley OpenRoads and OpenBridge design software, including corridor modeling, plans production, survey, and bridge modeling for MBE/DBE/VBE/WBE businesses.
HACIA, in collaboration with Civil Solutions, is offering grant-funded OpenRoads and OpenBridge trainings for MBE/DBE/VBE/WBE businesses and employees
A 4-day hands-on training teaching electric vehicle charger installation fundamentals, safety procedures, and load calculation specifications for each charger type.
This new and innovative program will teach you EV installation fundamentals with a hands-on component
A safety certification program offering Chicago Scaffold Card, ATSSA Flagger, and OSHA 30 courses to increase earning potential in the construction industry.
HACIA's Safety Training Program, in partnership with LWSC (Latino Workers Safety Council), provides official safety certifications to increase your earning potential in the construction industry
A related 501(c)(3) foundation HACIA operates that provides ongoing training and educational services to construction businesses and employees, and awards annual scholarships to students pursuing construction careers.
HACIASEF awards annual scholarships to deserving students pursuing careers in construction, fostering the next generation of industry leaders
HACIA is itself a Hispanic-focused construction-industry trade association (501(c)(6)) that advocates for and builds capacity among its member businesses in the construction industry across the Midwest.
the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) is a 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to ensuring the equitable participation of its members in the construction industry.
HACIA runs its own advocacy operation, engaging civic bodies and coalitions on behalf of member construction businesses.
From involvement in key civic bodies to coalition building and action at the grassroots, HACIA has generated a solid track record in advocacy work and established itself as a strong, sound voice in the public arena.
HACIA operates its own networking function, connecting members to contacts, resources, and opportunities through events and relationships it manages.
HACIA leverages relationships and influence to connect members to contacts, resources, and opportunities.
HACIA delivers its own educational resources, workshops, and tailored training covering construction management, safety, financial management, and operations.
HACIA empowers individuals through educational resources, workshops, and tailored training in construction management, safety, financial management, operations,
HACIA's Owner-2-CEO Program helps owners of small, diverse-owned construction businesses grow into stronger operators/leaders of their companies.
HACIA's Executive Director Jacqueline Gomez sat down with WGN Radio's Jon Hansen to discuss the Owner-2-CEO Program and how it benefits small, diverse-owned construction businesses
HACIA hosts and maintains its own job board connecting construction-industry employers and job seekers within its network.
Our job board is regularly updated with positions across various sectors in the construction industry, from entry-level roles to executive positions.