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Powering Chicago Participates in Crain’s Chicago Business Facebook Live Event
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Powering Chicago Participates in Crain’s Chicago Business Facebook Live Event
February 24, 2026

Powering Chicago Executive Director, John Donahue, recently participated in a Facebook Live discussion hosted by Crain’s Chicago Business on the benefits of joining the construction trades. The discussion, which was held on Monday, touched on the keys to launching a skilled trade career.
Watch the full discussion here.
The event was in conjunction with Crain’s ‘Making It,’ a vocational guide given to area high schools to highlight the benefits of working in the trades. You can read more about ‘Making It’ here or jump to the Powering Chicago page.
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