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 Contact: Grace Valadez

March 21, 2011

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Chicago, IL – The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) recognized St. Augustine College’s contributions to the educational development of Chicago residents by presenting the college with the Community Leadership Award at its 32nd Annual Awards Banquet. At this event, one of the largest and most prestigious in Chicago, Mayor Richard M. Daley received the Lifetime Achievement Award and other HACIA members received awards for their accomplishments.

St. Augustine was particularly recognized for providing a variety of educational, vocational and construction trade training programs that are critical to skill development and to the progress of Chicago area residents. St. Augustine’s Institute for Workforce Development has partnered with HACIA, the City of Chicago, and other local and state agencies to expand its program offerings, while becoming the leading dual workforce development training provider in the Illinois.

The award was presented by the newly appointed HACIA Executive Director, Jorge Perez, and HACIA’s President of the Board, Federico J. D’Escoto. “It truly is an honor to receive this award from such a prestigious and important organization. This serves as motivation for us to continue expanding the breadth and quality of our educational services to the communities we serve,” stated Andrew C. Sund, President, St. Augustine College. “We appreciate this recognition, as well as the partnership we have developed with HACIA to produce a well trained workforce that creates more and better job opportunities for local residents, including Hispanic workers and business owners,” added Norman Ruano, Vice president of St. Augustine’s Institute of Workforce development.