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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE HISPANIC AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HACIA) ON THEIR 45TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, founded in 1979, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) is a 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to ensuring the equitable participation of its members in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, HACIA's vision is to foster a community of diverse construction leaders with equitable opportunities, creating generational wealth and transforming communities; and
WHEREAS, HACIAS' commitment extends to Minority-and Woman-owned Business Enterprises across the Midwest, as we advocate for public policy changes, provide essential business tools, and offer training and education to help Hispanics thrive in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, HACIA's pillars consist of advocacy, networking and, building capacity; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, HACIA launched a comprehensive training initiative to provide construction industry professionals with the skills, certifications, and networks needed to advance their careers; and
WHEREAS, HACIA's programs have opened doors of opportunity for thousands of professionals and continue to expand educational offerings; and
WHEREAS, HACIA's Business Capacity programs serve small and mid-size business owners as well as established professionals within the Construction Industry seeking to scale their business, grow their network, and develop professionally; and
WHEREAS, HACIA's workforce development programs prepare individuals new to the Construction Industry for gainful employment and support them in their efforts to build prosperous careers in the construction trades; and
WHEREAS, HACIA offers multiple programs such as general construction and electrical pre-apprenticeship, safety training, phius training, construction inspection technician, assistant project engineer, and many more; and
WHEREAS, HACIA is steadfast in advocating for equity and inclusion at the state and local le...
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