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Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & RestorationCommunity Workforce Outreach Event
May 10, 2018
“This project creates and fosters true urban transformation in the heart of our County. New residential, retail, office, and hotel construction will create a vibrant mixed-use community enhancing the adjacent Illinois Medical District and Chicago’s near West Side.”
- Toni Preckwinkle Cook County Board President
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
REMARKS
“The Cook County Renovation project will be vital to the residents of the west and south sides of Chicago which I have the honor of representing. Engaging the community through workforce development allows individuals opportunities through high level advocacy efforts that will lead to economic development and empowerment".
-Commissioner Dennis Deer2nd District
Walter Burnett, Jr.
Alderman, 27th Ward
REMARKS
Jason Ervin
Alderman, 28th Ward
REMARKS
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration – PROJECT OVERVIEW
JESSICA CAFFREY, Director of Real Estate, Cook County Bureau of Asset Management
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
North Elevation
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration – PROJECT COMMITTMENTS
John T. Murphy, CEO, Murphy Development Group
Cook County Campus Redevelopment• Multi-phase, multi-year renovation of the old hospital and
future developments
• Represents persistent employment opportunities for the next decade
• Impactful to local community by providing retail services, food alternatives and additional residency opportunities
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation
344,000 SF conversion into multi-use facility -• 210 room hotel(s)
• Office space CCHHS
• Ancillary retail stores and restaurants
Focusing on Diversity
• Maximize opportunities for minorities, women, local residents
• Exceeded goal of 35% for MBE/WBE professional services
Commitment to Opportunity• Objective is to onboard a cross-section of local workers
representing County and local residents
• Broader and more permanent employment impacts realized through the hospitality and retail tenants
• The ultimate success of the project will be measured by the real benefits it brings to the community – jobs and amenities
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration – Joint Venture Partner
Larry Huggins, CEO, Riteway-Huggins Construction Services
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration – WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
Ken Johnston, Senior Project Manager, Walsh Construction018t
• Company Background
• New Positions Available- Traditional & Non Traditional
• Subcontractor Procurement- Prime and 2nd Tier
• Vision for the Program
2018 2019 2020
June July August September October November December January February March April May June July August September October November December January February March April May June
LaborersPlumbers
ElectriciansPipe Fitters
Sheetmetal WorkersCarpenters
Elevator MechanicsIronworkers
PaintersTile SettersPlasterers
Terrazzo Mechanics
Trade Timeline
PROJECT MILESTONES
2018 2019 2020
Pre-ConstructionSPRING 2018
Contractor Outreach EventMARCH 27, 2018
Workforce Outreach EventMAY 2018
Interior / Non-Structural DemolitionJUNE 2018
Contractor Outreach Event #2SPRING 2019
Workforce Outreach Event #2SPRING 2019
Project CompletionJUNE 2020
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration – DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PARTNERJOSEPH WILLIAMS, Chairman, Target Group Inc.
PROJECT GOALS
50% Cook County Residency Workforce Goal
7.5% Community Hiring Workforce Goal
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 35% MBE/WBE
CONSTRUCTION 24% MBE10% WBE
GOODS & SERVICES 25% MBE10% WBE
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration -Hiring Process Overview
Employment OpportunitiesIdentified by
Walsh, Target, and CEC
Cook Workforce Partnership
Target Group
Other Trade Organizations
All Qualified Referrals Drug
Screened
Referred to Subcontractor
CECCoordinates Interviews
Subcontractor Makes
Selection
Candidate Notified and Information Referred to
Subcontractor
CEC
HIRING PROCESS AT A GLANCE | CEC• Who we are • The Benefits of Registering with all the Workforce Partners• Our Hiring Process
• Complete the Interest Application• Applications will be screened for:
• Residency-County, Ward, etc.• Experience• Union Affiliation, etc.
• Selected Candidates Interviews with the CEC• Begins May 16, 2018
• Interview Coaching and Evaluation Session• Agree and Pass Random Drug Tests-2 Days to Take the Test
• Drug Test Prior to Subcontractor Interview
• Interview with Subcontractor when Opportunities Become Available
• Submit to Subcontractors Hiring Process
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration –Workforce Partner
Rachel Ivy, President, Communities Empowered through Construction, Inc.
Old Cook County Hospital Renovation & Restoration – WORKFORCE PARTNER
Amanda Cage, Chief Program Officer, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) oversees a network of 53 private and community-based workforce development organizations. These agencies serve residents of Cook County and Chicago by providing comprehensive services to job-seekers and businesses. Services include:• occupational training (based upon federal eligibility guidelines)• resume writing• interview skills• financial literacy• job placement
The Partnership oversees 10 workforce centers throughout Chicago land. These are high volume community hubs that serve more than 100,000 people per year. The centers are home to a variety of resources including computer labs, workshops and career counseling. Workshops of interest to job-seekers are held on a regular basis. All services are free and open to the public.
Visit a career center to:• Plan for your career and job search• Improve your education• Connect to work support services• Connect to career advisors for assistance• Get help for laid off workers• File for Unemployment Insurance (at some centers)
American Job Centers | Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Closing Remarks