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Workforce Development


As part of our work to power America’s clean energy future, Constellation strives to act as a catalyst for change in the communities that we serve. This includes implementing workforce development initiatives that break down barriers to equal access to family-supporting careers and create a pipeline of highly skilled workers for the energy industry and Constellation.

Key Pillars of Our Workforce Development Programs

Elevating Career Awareness

Educational programs to strengthen awareness and promotion of energy and STEM career pathways.

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Fostering Equal Access and Opportunities

Action advocacy and investment to reduce and overcome barriers to equal access and opportunity.

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Skill Advancement

Outreach to spark interest in STEM and careers in the energy industry, training, reskilling and upskilling programs to help prepare workers from economically disadvantaged or underserved areas for technical STEM jobs .

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INITIATIVES

Investing in the Energy Workforce of Tomorrow

Constellation's workforce development initiatives support education, training and career pathways that strengthen local communities and expand access to meaningful careers – helping build a skilled, future-ready energy workforce.

Each of our nuclear sites is allocated $25,000 to distribute in the form of scholarship, programs, and educational funding to local communities and high schools. These programs provide students and local workforce training program participants with the opportunity to gain awareness of nuclear career pathways through activities, tours, and demonstrations, including our Limerick Pottstown Promise Program. 

Our work to create awareness of the energy industry included launching the Chris Crane High School to Work program in 2024. This three-year dual credit program through Joliet Junior College’s Advanced Integrated Maintenance educational program is geared toward helping high school students learn the skills needed to start careers in the advanced manufacturing sector, including nuclear power. The program includes access to mentoring and opportunities to apply for scholarships, internships and regular employment. More than 20 students participated in the program in its first year. By providing this experience, we hope to inspire students to pursue a career in the energy field.

To further expand our pipeline of highly skilled talent to meet the needs of our organization and uplift and strengthen our communities, we introduced the PowerEd program. PowerEd amplifies our university relationships with the expansion of local student pipeline initiatives, scholarship programs and mentorship across our business units. In addition, we will continue our engagement with STEM majors at historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, and other universities.

Our Constellation Scholars program provides scholarship funding to help support students who are first generation or come from low-income families, schools with high poverty concentration, or in underserved areas who are looking to pursue careers in STEM. Throughout the year, Constellation employees engage in outreach through networking, engagement and mentoring opportunities for interested students while also raising awareness about Constellation’s internship program and potential job opportunities in their chosen field of study.

Constellation engages in outreach through various community training, high school and pre-apprenticeship programs to provide awareness and exposure and help break down barriers to equal access to employment opportunities for those who have historically not had access to careers within the trades and energy sector. This includes various technical trades schools and community colleges such as Lincoln Tech, Community College Baltimore County, North American Trades Schools and York Institute through our Constellation Home team.

Powering Change Investment 

The Powering Change Workforce Development Investment initiative provides donations annually to seven flagship community organizations that receive a combined $1.25 million to break down barriers by providing those in need with access to childcare, vehicles training and mentorship to enter family sustaining jobs.

 

"Constellation has and will continue to ensure that we’re creating equal opportunities for all people to come and work at Constellation – and to thrive here," said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation. "That’s why we continue working with economically disadvantaged or impoverished communities – to introduce and elevate educational programs and workforce development resources to provide equal employment opportunities that otherwise may not be available."

Founded in 1970, INROADS delivers innovative programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate and elevate high school and college talent across the country. Through INROADS programs, students become equipped for access to corporate careers, with a new focus on energy pathways.


"Constellation's contributions to INROADS not only prepares deserving students for career success but also expands our reach into clean energy careers."


- Forest T. Harper, President and CEO, INROADS.

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The National Urban League is dedicated to economic empowerment to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities through education, job training, workforce development, and other programs. Along with its 90 local affiliates, the National Urban League facilitates the development of programs, public policy research, and advocacy to provide direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than 2 million people annually nationwide.


"This newly forged collaboration will allow us to continue to provide essential services like job training and workforce development to our constituents and close the employment gap."

- Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League .

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SkillsUSA is a collaboration of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. The organization helps students excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.


"SkillsUSA is thrilled to collaborate with Constellation. With their support, we can continue our essential work to close the skills gap, while presenting robust opportunities for young workers who enjoy challenging careers that offer stability and benefits."


- Chelle Travis, Executive Director, SkillsUSA. 

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Since 1999 Vehicles for Change has provided the tools necessary to achieve financial stability for families through their car donation and reentry internship programs. Whether a family needs a car or an individual needs a new job, the nonprofit promotes respect and independence. Vehicles for Change has awarded 6,900 cars to low-income families, changing the lives of more than 24,000 people. Their study found that 75 percent of Vehicles for Change recipients got better jobs and/or boosted their earnings by an average of $7,000 within the first year.

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Through localized mentorship, direct investment and specialized services, HIRE360 seeks to strengthen the participation of underserved populations in the Chicago area – with a special focus on engaging youth and work ready adults to consider the trades as a viable and inspiring career path. 


"We are excited for the support from Constellation to increase opportunities in construction and the trades. Too many Illinoisians work multiple low-wage jobs and still struggle to make ends meet. With $100 billion in projects breaking ground in Chicago over the next 15 years, our hope is to give our program participants a better opportunity to be part of the city’s construction future." – Jay Rowell, Executive Director, HIRE360.

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Founded in 1981, Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) is a non-profit organization committed to  addressing barriers to employment in the skilled trades by supporting learning pathways through training programs and job shadowing as well as promoting equal employment opportunity workplaces and conditions.

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Oswego County Child Care Investment Fund (OCCIF) brings together local leaders in government, education and business to creates a sustainable foundation for addressing child care needs across the county.

The fund will strengthen and uplift the community by expanding quality care options, reducing costs for families and making sure childcare professionals have the support they need to thrive.