At Skills for Chicagoland's Future, we believe in the power of partnership to drive meaningful change. One such partnership that continues to make a significant impact is with Motorola Solutions, a proud Champion Sponsor of our 2024 Employment Champions Breakfast. Through their steadfast commitment and shared dedication to building equitable, thriving communities, Motorola Solutions has become a model of corporate responsibility in the Chicagoland area.
Motorola Solutions has a long-standing tradition of giving back, demonstrated by their employees’ remarkable volunteerism. In 2023, Motorola Solutions was honored with Benevity’s Community Impact award, a testament to the nearly 100,000 volunteer hours logged by employees—an impressive 30% increase from the previous year. This extraordinary commitment generated over $3 million in value through volunteerism, benefiting countless communities across the region.
Central to Motorola Solutions' community engagement efforts is the Motorola Solutions Foundation. The Foundation’s focus on building the technology and engineering workforce has been pivotal in exposing young people to careers in these fields and providing workforce placement opportunities. Since 2013, the Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded nearly $750,000 in grants to Skills for Chicagoland's Future, empowering us to strengthen career pathways in IT and tech-related roles. This funding has enabled us to connect more talented individuals with jobs that not only provide economic stability but also open doors to long-term career growth.
Our partnership with Motorola Solutions is further bolstered by the leadership of Kathi Moore, Corporate Vice President of Human Resources at Motorola Solutions, who has served on Skills’ Board of Directors. Her advocacy and guidance have been invaluable as we work together to address the pressing need for workforce development and economic mobility in our communities.
As we prepare for the 2024 Employment Champions Breakfast, we are incredibly grateful to once again have Motorola Solutions as a Champion Sponsor. Their generosity and commitment have played an integral role in helping us advance our mission to close the employment gap in Chicagoland. Together, we are not just providing jobs—we are building futures and creating lasting change in our communities.
Thank you, Motorola Solutions, for your continued support and for being a true champion of workforce development and community engagement.
