Inclusive Construction Initiative
Welcome
The Inclusive Construction Initiative is a joint effort between the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement, Facilities Services, and UChicago Medicine to create economic opportunities for minorities, women, and local residents through our campus construction and renovation projects.
The initiative shares the progress the University and UChicago Medicine have made toward ambitious construction diversity goals established in 2017 through regular reports.
News & Partner Profiles
Construction Trades Fair Offers Career Opportunities
The University of Chicago‘s first-ever construction trades fair attracted more than 300 people to learn about the path to apprenticeship and career opportunities.
Free Class Helping Build Minority- and Female-Owned Construction Firms
Partnership with Turner School of Construction Management could further goals to diversify campus contracting
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The University of Chicago encourages contractors to hire minority and female construction workers, particularly from neighboring zip codes, to work on major University projects.
Photos by Christine Kirzeder