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South Side Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Obama Center with Lakeside Alliance
On a recent Saturday, high school students from the South Side of Chicago had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore careers in the construction industry.
Obama shows up as the presidential center tops out
"It's good to be back," said former President Barack Obama as he strode across the dusty staging area of the 225-foot tower construction site at the heart of the incoming Obama Presidential Center (OPC).
Yes, it did! Obama visits presidential center site as signature tower reaches full height
The Obama Presidential Center and museum is “about 56%" complete, according to workers at the site, and the former president briefly spoke and shook hands with dozens to celebrate the structure hitting its full height of 225 feet.
Barack Obama visits Jackson Park to mark milestone in Presidential Center construction
CHICAGO (WLS) -- With his namesake center more than halfway completed, former President Barack Obama visited the site in Jackson Park to thank workers on Monday.
Lakeside Alliance Sigue Comprometida con Empresas Propiedad de Mujeres y Minorías
Lakeside Alliance, constructores del Centro Presidencial Obama, publicó su Reporte Impacto Comunitario del 2023 que muestra su compromiso con empresas propiedad de mujeres y la industria de la construcción. Pamyla Brown, codirectora de Diversidad e Inclusión de Lakeside Alliance, compartió con Lawndale Bilingual News la importancia del Informe de Impacto y cómo las asociaciones con empresas pequeñas y minoritarias son clave para un futuro exitoso.
Meet the 5 women leading major construction firms in Chicago
The heads of Mortenson, Turner, Gilbane, AECOM Hunt and Powers & Sons in the Windy City talk inclusion, overcoming stereotypes and market dynamics.
Construction Inclusion Week: Celebrating Diversity And Inclusion In Chicago’s Construction Operations
It’s Construction Inclusion Week, so now is the perfect time to talk about diversity in Chicago’s Construction scene. Although things have improved, we still have a long way to go. Joining us on Spotlight Chicago to talk about Women in Construction is Mortenson’s Sheryl Van Anne and Turner Construction Company’s Kate Van Zeyl.
The Obama Presidential Center is a Textbook Example of the Diversity that the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Strives For
Lakeside Alliance is thrilled to be featured in episode 811 of Built to Last, the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council’s program exploring the skill, training and artistry of trade union members and contractors.
Building the Obama Presidential Center
Lakeside Alliance is thrilled to be featured in episode 805 of Built to Last, the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council’s program exploring the skill, training and artistry of trade union members and contractors.
Lakeside Alliance Hosts Career Fair for Students
On Saturday, Jan. 28th, Lakeside Alliance, Builders of the Obama Presidential Center, hosted the Learning with Lakeside Alliance Career Fair.
Hundreds of high schoolers get hands-on construction experience at Obama Presidential Center site
"You can't be what you can't see. So, our main goal here is for kids to see all the options that there are out there," said Kelly Powers-Baria with the Lakeside Alliance.
Organization helps Chicago high school students career jumpstart
Chicago high school students are now able to get a jumpstart on their future with a career fair hosted at the Future Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Estudiantes podrán asistir a una feria de carreras para despejar dudas sobre su futuro profesional en Chicago
Este sábado 28 de enero se realizará una feria para los estudiantes de secundaria, la cual estará enfocada en el área de la construcción.
Builders of the Obama Presidential Center to Host On-Site Learning with Lakeside Alliance Career Fair for Chicago High School Students
On Saturday, January 28th, Lakeside Alliance, builder of the Obama Presidential Center, will host the Learning with Lakeside Alliance Career Fair.
