B/ACE Summer 2018

Summer 2018

HAIL TO THE DECLUTTER HAIRCUTS! YOUR FINANCES!

IS THAT COOK COUNTY’S BBQ DEVELOPMENT DIVA KILLING YOU?

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Rachel’s Editorial

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Faces of B/ACE

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Hail to the Haircut

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Summer Grilling Advice

10 DPS Article

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Summer Vibes

14 Father’s Day Gift Guide

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B/ACE Out and About

16 Community Spotlight

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B/ACE Behind The Scenes

18 Projects on the Horizon

24 B/ACE Bosses

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COMMUNITIES EMPOWERED THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

The CEC is committed to community. We believe there are qualified candidates who would love to be a part of the ongoing developments within their communities. We are constantly looking for potential candidates currently in the construction industry or who have a desire to be in the industry. If you are looking to join our network, please complete the Online Interest Form.

Website: www.communities4construction.com Phone: 312 - 989 - 3903 Fax: 312 - 989 - 3910 Address: 2532 W. Warren Blvd Chicago, IL 60612

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Rachel’s Editorial As I write this article it is a beautiful sunny day.

I was so tempted to skip work altogether but I was then reminded of my to do list and opted for a 5 min outdoor coffee break at my favorite coffee shop. The sun made me smile and filled me with anticipation for the summer to come.

The end of school, all white parties, backyard boogies with the family and just lazy Sunday afternoons. I have vowed to keep my to do list simple so that I can enjoy more of the great outdoors.

summer edition and perfect for graduation season. She will be graduating the day after the magazine is released with her degree in Project Management. Congrats Sophia!!

This month the Faces of B/ACE embraced the outdoors and had a ball outside in the beautiful weather. Codaro Brooks a 2nd year Apprentice for Alltech Decorating and Rashard Allen a 2nd Year Apprentice Carpenter, brought the heat this month. Can you say sizzling?!

Also take a look at some of the hottest haircuts for men this season done by some of the community coldest barbers on the Westside.

With Fathers Day coming we also came up with some great gift ideas. I know my father in law is over the ties and my dad probably can’t take another Home Depot gift card…. Lastly we added a community spotlight to highlight community advocates, elected officials and other community organizations that are working daily to better the communities they serve.

This month check out one of my Favorites, Alderman Walter Burnett Jr.

Sophia Hyatt, a project manager with Related Midwest all white scenes were perfect for the

With a short window for summer make sure you get out and Enjoy!

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Hail to the Haircut!!

For this quarter’s Style Station, we wanted to mix it up a bit and feature some looks that are perfect for your upcoming interview. Nothing makes you feel more confident than when you look good and for many of us, it starts with the hair!

Our highlighted barber of the month is Mr. Frank Williams who has been a longterm resident and businessman in the 27th Ward Community. He donates his time as a barber at the 27th Ward Back to School Picnic, where he can be found giving FREE haircuts to kids before they start school. Like so many of us, Mr. Frank understands that when you look good, you tend to feel good. Kudos…. Mr. Williams for getting our kids “Right” for school!

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Whether you are starting a new job, or trying to land that big contract , these looks from our B/ACE Barbers are the confidence boosters you need to make it happen.

Dion Skinner-Gifted International Barber & Beauty Shop and Shon at Dezign II Please are just a few barbers who are getting folks cut up, right!

We are looking for some great barbers to feature! Nominate your Barber by tagging a picture of their work at B/ACE Magazine with #B/ACEBARBERS

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Leveling the Playing F Opportunities at the Cit

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s the contracting authority for the City of

Small Business Administration (SBA) by area of

Chicago, the Department of Procurement

specialty. SBI II is for projects that are $2 million

Services (DPS) administers an open

or less and can only be bid on by firms that are

bid and solicitation process while ensuring

½ SBA size standards. Toencourage continued

fairness, competition, and best value for

growth, the Mid-Sized Business Initiative

Chicago’s taxpayers. DPS strives to bring a greater

(MBI) was developed for medium-sized local

diversity to the pool of businesses that bid on

businesses to be exclusive bidders on projects

and earn City contracts. Our doors are open to

between $3 and $10 million. Eligible participants

the entire business community, whether they

may exceed the SBA size standards for small

are just starting out, or already growing and

businesses, but cannot exceed one and a half

succeeding. DPS established the Small Business

times those size standards.

Initiative (SBI), a program that creates jobs and opportunities in our neighborhoods.

“In order to have a sustainable program, we must provide opportunities for businesses of

It provides a level playing field for small local

all types and sizes to compete for and win City

businesses to compete in the construction arena

contracts,” said Chief Procurement Officer Jamie

that larger companies are often at an advantage.

L. Rhee. “This program continues the pipeline

The program is race/gender neutral, exclusive

that has been created to ensure Chicago’s diverse

to small and very small businesses, and limited

population is represented at the business table.

to construction projects under a certain dollar

”DPS remains committed to providing competitive,

amount. The program was divided into two tiers,

fair, and transparent services for the City of

SBI I and SBI II. SBI I, for projects that are $3

Chicago. DPS will be hosting the 2018 Vendor

million or less in total cost, can be bid by firms

Fair on July 12, 2018 at the UIC Forum. This

that do not exceed size standards of the

event will provide businesses the opportunity to

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Field— Construction ty of Chicago learn about contracting opportunities with the

online at www.cityofchicago.org/dps to learn

City, its Sister Agencies, Cook County, State and

about programs and resources on how to become

Federal agencies. Attendees can participate in

involved in the business of Chicago.

several workshops, network with other business owners and learn about programs like SBI and MBI. Interested businesses should visit DPS

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Network with Over 120 Exhibitors: City Of Chicago, Cook County, State & Federal, Non-Profit Assist Agencies, Financial Agencies, Veteran Organizations, Trade Unions, Employment Resources, One-On-One Meetings With Primes & Developers

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Dad Gift Ide

As we were researching great gift ideas I fell

Bucktown neighborhood. I encourage you to check

in love all over again with the Shinola brand. A

out their website… https://www.shinola.com for

watch company in the heart of Detroit and at the

more interesting stories.

helm of the organization is a woman!!! The brand

Not only does Shinola make watches, but they also

commitment to jobs right here in America, but

make great headphones for the optimal listening

most importantly to Chicago. The brand partners

experience.

with “Horween Leather,” a local company in the

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eas Beer of the Month Club or Chicago Map Glasses

A Durable G-Shock Watch Ready for Any Construction Site

Chicago Rocks glasses and his favorite Cognac… B/ACE My dad likes Jack easy ice.

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Community Spotlight This month’s Community Spotlight is on Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. For the last 20 plus years, Walter Burnett Jr. has been serving the residents and businesses of the 27th Ward. As one of the longest serving African American Aldermen in Chicago’s City Council, he has been a Champion for Change in his community.

His ability to bring all constituents to the table including, residents, developers, businesses and community organizations has proven profitable. His ward currently has one of the city’s biggest development boom in history and he is making sure that his residents benefit and not just developers.

Communities Empowered Through Construction was born in the 27th ward, primarily to help facilitate a FAIR hiring process for residents and provide resources for general contractors and developers to honor

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their hiring commitments. Alderman Burnett has been instrumental in the success of so many resident and as a result, the success of CEC. For our first Community Spotlight, we would like to highlight Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. Favorite Quote: “Put yourself in a position where you can’t be denied” Hobbies: “I enjoy boxing and was once the 1987 Golden Glove Boxing Champion.”

Little Known Facts: “I have a huge sweet tooth and I love animals. I currently have 3 cats and 2 dogs. Two of my cats were rescue cats that were trained to live outdoors and you can often find me walking both my dogs, Sheba and Buddy.

What Do I Know For Sure? That God is Good!

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Projects on the Horizon

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333 North Green 810 West Wayman 333 N. Green (located at 810 W. Wayman) is a new 19-story, 752,000 SF core and shell office building.

The building is composed of approximately 29,000 SF of grade level retail space along Green, Wayman and Halsted Streets, 537,000 SF of office space and a 326-space parking structure.

The building features a lobby and conference center on Level

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1, parking on Levels 2-5, building amenity, fitness, and exterior terrace spaces on Levels 6 and 19, and tenant spaces on Levels 7-18.

Tenant fit out will be by others.

Project is roughly 22 months in total duration, with a project start in March 2018 and finish in December 2019.

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Hyatt House Hotel 105 North May Street Located within the Fulton Market

prototypical design, and building and

neighborhood, 105 N. May is a 200

hotel mechanical space. The proposed

key Hyatt House Hotel. This ground-up

building has a varied massing, in

14 story development will include first

response to its mixed use nature, to

floor retail, second floor parking and a

provide visual interest, and to manage

third through fourteenth floor hotel.

the overall building scale. Similarly, a

The third floor is the main lobby floor

variety of brick masonry, architectural

the Hyatt House hotel and contains

panels, and a combination of punched

guest food service, lobby and casual

windows and aluminum storefront

lounge space, leasable conference

glazing will provide for a pleasant

rooms and additional hotel back of

pedestrian experience and a scale that

house functions.

is compatible with the surrounding, evolving neighborhood.�

Above this level are 10 guestroom floors totaling 200 rooms in a variety

Duration of the project (start and end

of standard and suite configurations.

date) 3/20/18 – 6/14/19

The uppermost floor is the hotel amenity level that contains a guest only fitness center and swimming pool, an exterior rooftop space for guests in keeping with the Hyatt House

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180 North Ada Street Corner of Ada & Lake Street 180 N. Ada will be a 14-story, 263-unit apartment building.

The modern, L-shaped building will sit on the corner at the intersection of Ada and Lake Street. Construction has already begun as of January 2018 and is scheduled to be complete within the next 18 months!

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B/ACE Boss is a celebration of professional minorities, community leaders and entrepreneurs making a difference in the construction industry. This quarter’s features George ColemanDeputy Procurement Officer for The City B/ACEof Chicago and Calvin Jenkins-President of Community Play Lot Builders.

e W. Coleman Jr. George W. Coleman Jr. is a Deputy Procurement

for $425 million dollars. Mr. Coleman is an

Officer for the City of Chicago Department of

active member of many community service and

Procurement Services. In his capacity as Deputy

professional organizations, Ancient Accepted

Procurement Officer, George serves as the liaison

Scottish Rite 33rd Degree Masons, Board of

to the Aldermen of the Chicago City Council,

Directors for the Nobles of the Mystic Shriners,

advocacy agencies, local chambers of commerce,

National Forum of Black Public Administrators,

intergovernmental units and the business

Illinois City/County Management Association and

community in regards to certification matters

the prestigious Metropolitan Club.

within the Department of Procurement Services.

Mr. Coleman manages the certification division, and

Recognition includes 2015 Top 100 under 50

related community and educational program efforts

Emerging Leaders, 2011 Chicago Defender’s Men

funneled through the Department of Procurement.

of Excellence Recipient and 2010 Who’s Who among Executives and Professionals. Mr. Coleman

Prior to coming to the Department of Procurement,

has volunteered and completed over 100 hours

Mr. Coleman was the Government and Community

of community service to the Illinois Masonic

Relations Officer for the Chicago Transit Authority

Hospital and the Children Rehabilitation Center. Mr.

(CTA). In his capacity as Government and

Coleman earned a Master of Public Administration

Community Relations Officer, George served as

from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Master

the liaison to the Aldermen of the Chicago City

of Business Administration with high distinction

Council and the Commissioners of the Cook County

and a Bachelors of Science in Management from

Board for all issues related to transportation. Mr.

National-Louis University.

Coleman also managed all outreach strategies for all public transit projects, including the Dan Ryan Track Renewal Project which was budgeted

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What would you tell your 20-year-old self as it relates to your career?

Diversify your skill set and have the documentation to back up your skillsets (degrees, certificates, conferences material, work experiences, etc.) Be able to evolve into any industry if/when the time presents itself. I would have loved to attend Law School earlier in my career.

A background of who you are and your career?

There are no shortcuts. And don’t just get degrees - get industry and market experience simultaneously.

One of your favorite books: “Behold A Pale Horse” - William Cooper.

One of my favorite Quotes: “Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people” - Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

A hard-working guy from the South Side of Chicago. BS in Management. MBA in Business, MPA with an emphasis in Public Management. 20+ years in government and community relations.

Actionable notes that you would give to established or prospective career seeking individuals who are in your industry?

Get your credentials the old-fashioned way. This means to me going to the classroom, sitting in a classroom and getting to know your instructor and classmates from a real college experience/perspective.

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Calvin Jenkins (CJ) is a B/ACE BOSS. Calvin Jenkins is the President and owner of

What would you tell your 20-year-old self as it relates

Community Play Lot Builders (CPLB). In 2017 his

to your career?

company CPLB was certified by the City of Chicago as

Learn to read blueprints and plans. A background of

a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (M.B.E)

who you are and your career: I’m an Investor. I started

Calvin grew up in the Henry Horner Homes just blocks from the, gone but not forgotten, Chicago Stadium, where the Chicago Bulls won their first 3

off investing in Real Estate now I’m investing in my Community and the workers of Community Play Lot Builders Inc.

championships. The Horner Homes is also where he

Actionable notes that you would give to established

almost died multiple times and on multiple occasions.

or prospective career seeking individuals who are in

Calvin started CPLB so that he can help build up the very community that he once help to tear down. He has been successful in doing this by employing the guys from the different gangs. Having the guys work side by side has created a relationship, some may even call a bond between all of the guys working for him. They’re no longer carrying guns in their waist bands they’re carrying tool bags instead.

Calvin deeply regrets that this article has to be about him because he sincerely believes it should be about them because Community Play Lot Builders came

your industry The key is networking… “Meet, Greet and then Reach!”

A fun fact about yourself: I am pretty good at Bowling.

One of your favorite quotes or book recommendations “Keep Hope Alive” – Jesse Jackson Your best gut decision To walk away from a 4 unit building with a 4 car garage so that I can invest in CPLB.

alive so that they all may live.

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Codaro Brooks

“ ” Union Painter Apprentice Local 521 My name is Cordaro Brooks, I’m 31 years

new chapter in my life by working as a Local

old was born and raised in the inner City

521 Union Painter Apprentice.

of Chicago. The father of two boys ages

12 and 7 and as a kid I was an all around

athlete, bringing home several trophies and medals.

People often ask me am I a painter? My

response is always, “No. I’m a proud Union

Painter.” My mom always said shoot for the

stars, it is her voice that keeps me focused as

Despite not having a father and my mother

I navigate this road to becoming a Journeyman

passing away in my arms my freshman year of

Painter.

high school, I still managed not to be a product of my environment. I’ve always been the type

of person to stay focused, strive for excellence, and act with decency/dignity at all times.

I have been trying to get into the construction apprenticeship programs since 2007. In 2017 I had the opportunity to do so by

connecting with the CEC. After successfully completely the hiring process, Lafrancis, a

Project Manager for CEC, introduced me to

the Superintendent Mike LeGood at All Tech

Decorating, Inc. I interviewed with All Tech and was presented with an opportunity to start a

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Sophia Hyatt Assistant Project Manager

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Sophia Hyatt

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Assistant Project Manager 12 years ago after many unsuccessful attempts to establish myself in the construction industry I decided to stop trying and I looked for new opportunities of work in many different fields which included becoming a hair stylist, a tax return preparer, and a medical records clerk.

While working as a medical records clerk, I realized my goals and passion was still in the construction industry so I started researching opportunities to follow my passion I found out about the IDOT TCART program where individuals are enrolled in a preapprenticeship program in the trades while doing course work and training with the Chicagoland Laborers and Local 150. After successfully completing the 12 week program I unfortunately hit a brick wall again and was struggling to find a job opportunity in the construction industry.

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I did not come from meager beginnings as my father was an electrical engineer and mother was a registered nurse. Their hard work, commitment and focus on family was taught as a staple of my upbringing, so let’s just say this is in my blood. Many family members were in the trades and have told the stories of how hard it is to get in. As I struggled to find employment, I used my family’s upbringing to keep me motivated and focused on my goals and what my life desperately missed, a career in the trades.

6 months after completing the 12 week program, a friend, Lamont W., got me in contact with Rachel Ivy. Rachel and her team wanted to know me as a person and wanted to know my needs and what my goals were.

I was then invited to attended several intake conferences where I met the powerhouse contractors in the industry. I also met Mr. Mark Goeden from Related Midwest. After

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several interviews with the various members of the Related team , I was offered full time employment as a Construction Administrative Assistant.

The most important part of my experience (using a football analogy) is that when it was fourth down I refused to give up and punt which is a risk considering where I was on the field. I understood that my goals required that I hit the ground running fast to keep moving forward. So I pushed ahead and I can proudly say that since I have been at Related, I have been a fulltime employee for over two years and most recently, I was promoted into a new position. Iit is all because I understood my goals and what it took for me to achieve them. I will run the ball as their newest Assistant Project Manager and will get the next TD.

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2 years and 3 months later, a new position and a bachelor’s degree in Project Management. Hey Dad, check me out, I’m not an engineer but I’m definitely here to stay!

Related Midwest and CEC has bridged the gap on community relations in the trades and I am realizing my passion and goals!

Hobbies: Swimming, riding motorcycles, spending time with my family and enjoying family vacations during the summer are the best times.

Favorite saying: A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything. Malcolm X

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Rashad Allen Local 1

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Rashad Allen

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Carpenter Apprentice Local 1 I was literally sitting in my vehicle reevaluating

family gathering. Every CEC employee from

my life, weighing my options, trying to make the

the top to the bottom gets to know you on

best decision to improve me and my family’s

a personal level, in turn this allows them to

situation when I received the phone call that

present individuals with the best opportunities

changed my life forever. Calvin Jenkins, a

to fit their situations.

longtime friend called to inform me about an organization called CEC. He explained that

I became employed within two (2) weeks of

the purpose of CEC’s program is to help the

becoming a member of the CEC family. My first

community access construction jobs in their

opportunity was with a construction company

communities.

called Community Play Lot Builders. That was a great experience for me because it made me

That was music to my ears. I dreamed of

feel like I was giving back to the community. It

the day when I could finally support my

is a rewarding experience to build a playground

family financially without having to stand on

in my neighborhood and be able to ride by and

the corner. Without having to look over my

see the neighborhood children enjoying it.

shoulders constantly watching out for police officers or people looking to rob me. Without

It’s amazing how you could go from being a

having to carry a gun to protect myself and my

liability and tearing down your neighborhood

turf from rival opposition.

to being an asset and building up that same neighborhood. I was also sponsored by this

My relationship with CEC started off strictly

company into the Carpenter’s Apprentice

business, but quickly became family oriented.

program in Elk Grove Village.

A visit to the CEC office always feels like a

I am currently a second-year apprentice

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with Power Construction, one the largest construction companies in Chicago.

A fun fact about myself is: I’m a big fan of

Chance the Rapper. I love his music, and I also appreciate his contributions to improve the Chicago Public School system.

What I like most about summer is the change of weather allows me to enjoy outdoor

activities with my kids such as camping, fishing, Six Flags, Wisconsin Dells, etc.

When it’s hot out I make sure I eat properly and drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration and cramping.

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Summertime Grilling Advice It’s warming up outside and we all know what that

6 STEPS TO DECREASE YOUR CANCER RISK WHILE

means..... Grilling and BBQs !!!!

ENJOYING SUMMERTIME GRILLING

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if eating well

1. Marinate meats (preferably overnight). Marinating

done or charred meats are your thing, you could be

your meat has been shown to decrease the amount of

increasing your cancer risks. How you ask? Well,

carcinogens once meat is grilled.

cooking meats at high temperatures (especially

2. Grill meat which takes a shorter time to prepare such as fish.

to the point of charred) produces cancer causing agents called carcinogens. These carcinogens, called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) have been linked to colon, stomach, pancreatic cancer and

3. Pre-cook your meat in a oven at low heat to decrease the grilling time.

4. Skip the hotdogs, beef, polish sausage, and pork products.

All of these have high risks carcinogens.

several other cancers in lab studies.

5. Gas grilling with the addition of wood chips is a great and

When ingested, these PAHs can cause changes to your cellular DNA and induce mutations. If enough cellular mutations occur it can lead to tumor formation. The longer the meat cooks, the high the

safer alternative to charcoal grilling. And you don’t have to be robbed of the smoked flavor.

6. Place a foil barrier in between the charcoaled flames and your food. You may poke holes in the foil to allow fat drainage.

concentration of PAHs in the meat. Therefore, if meat

These simple changes can keep you healthier while not

is cooked to the point where it is charred, there is

robbing you of summertime fun!

a likelihood that it has produced millions of these Written by Omar Dominique, M.D. | Family Medicine/Preventative

cancer-causing agents.

Medicine/Hospitalist | Dr.O, M.D. LLC

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by Yeneba Smith

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ou know that feeling you get when summer is right around the corner? For some it means putting away the bulky

hot sweaters, showing some skin, or taking a vacation ... For others, summer means finally getting back to work on the city’s various construction sites.

In either case, the anticipation of summer brings opportunity! But what you do during the spring, fall, and winter seasons is a significant tell-all for how fulfilling your summer may or may not become.

The reality that comes with anticipating something for some can be great but never seeing it manifest is a lot like dreaming of a career that will never manifest. Dreaming about what could be but working so hard at being unproductive doesn’t make those dreams come true. Before you know it, the

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Yeneba Smith Career Transition Coach

summer has passed and the trees begin to lose

Explore new opportunities, ask questions,

their leaves all over again.

and develop your weaknesses into strengths through continued education courses through

What is it about becoming so comfortable

your union hall. If you want to compliment your

with complacency that we settle with never

craft with business, technical, or even financial

accomplishing our dreams, purpose, or

skills, consider taking a free online course

experiencing new adventures?

through courser.org, LinkedIn Learning or Lynda. com. Learn and execute the steps you need to advance to the next level in your career.

Working a dead-end job or not working at all is a lot like experiencing a summer-free year. Wait – imagine that for a second. A year

The transition may take a few weeks to a year,

without your summer? I am sure you’re like

but the satisfaction that comes with achieving

most of us who can’t take another day of the

your dreams is timeless.

same remedial work, never feeling challenged or given opportunities to advance, learn or expand

Remember, this is your journey, and your

your skills. Whether you’ve been a laborer,

journey was designed to be fulfilled! So, write

tradesman, or someone waiting by the phone for

your dreams down and begin planning for your

a call, at some point you’ll have to decide when

summer destination. Work your plan and make

enough is enough and rewrite the narrative of

those summer dreams a reality!

your own story.

To learn more about how to begin your new If that is you, I challenge you to do something

career journey or other career coaching

different. Take a moment to determine what you

solutions, contact me at yzwritez@gmail.com.

want. The next step is to explore opportunities To summer living!

to make that dream manifest.

Yeneba Smith

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Out & About B/ACE was busy this past quarter! We started the quarter off by celebrating

Alderman Walter Burnett Fundrais

with two of our favorite construction organizations, HACIA and AACA. These award banquets are always so much fun. Two of my professional colleagues received awards from the African American Contractors Association, Mark Goeden of Related Midwest and Charles Wilson of Unity Fencing. Congratulations guys!

On top of the various awards ceremonies we were able to participate in a number of community hiring fairs and fundraisers.

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