The Chicago Urban League Transportation Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program is a collaborative effort among Chicago-area community based organizations, the Apprenticeship Skill and Improvement Program Local 150 and the Chicagoland Laborers¹ District Council Trainers & Apprenticeship Fund to assure the increased participation of minority groups, disadvantaged persons, and females in all phases of the highway construction industry. The program provides transportation construction apprenticeship readiness training, focusing on highway construction trades; job referral services for all successful program graduates and Intermodal placement assistance services geared toward positions in in the highway construction trades, labor apprenticeship programs, or highway, railroad, transit, or airport construction work opportunities. Our community partners are:, & Applicants to this program must be individuals who have not successfully completed a union apprenticeship and training program in the past and who are not currently journeymen in good standing. Applicants must be residents of one of the following counties: Kane, Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Kendall or Will.
Program Fast Facts Participant Selection Criteria:. Ethnic minority, disadvantaged person or female. Valid Illinois driver¹s license.
At least 18 yrs. This 3-week training is designed to prepare participants for the Technical Construction Training phase of the program. We will address expectations on industry conduct, life skills and math skills to support your success in the program. Training classes for the first 3 weeks of the program will be held at one of the following partner locations:. Austin People Action Center, 5125 W.
Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60651. Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, 1020 W. Glen Flora Ave suite 104, Waukegan IL 60085. Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653. Quad County Urban League, 1685 N.
Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505 All classes are 8 hours per day and will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. We will host eight 3-week Comportment training classes.
Each participant accepted into the program will receive transportation cost assistance and a $100/week stipend for the first 3 weeks. You must attend every class, on time, in order to remain in the program and receive the stipends Technical Training. The 8-week technical construction training is a hands-on experience presented by our two Union partners and will address required prerequisites needed to successfully apply to and complete the Department of Labor approved apprenticeship training programs. You must have reliable transportation to and from the facilities at Chicagoland Laborers District Council Training Center, 5700 W. In Chicago and the Local 150 Operating Engineers Training Center, 19800 W. Arsenal in Wilmington, IL.
Those who successfully complete the 3-Week Comportment Training will enter the 8-week technical training class. There are 25 Technical training classes offered.
Each participant will receive a $10 per hour stipend for the 8-week training program. You must attend every class, on time, in order to remain in the program and receive the stipends Help with Job Placement Placement services are provided to every participant who successfully completes the 8-week technical construction training.
IDES’ Apprenticeship Information Center Program (AIC), in conjunction with the federal Initiative, provides assistance for apprenticeship candidates. Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Apprenticeship programs can be sponsored by individual employers, joint employer and labor groups, and/or employer associations.
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ApprenticeshipUSA offers opportunities to earn a salary while learning the skills necessary to succeed in high-demand careers. ApprenticeshipUSA exemplifies high standards, instructional rigor and quality training. If you are a worker looking for a new career in a well-paying occupation, ApprenticeshipUSA will help you achieve your goals. IDES supports non-trade union apprenticeship opportunities by partnering with ). IDES supports Chicagoland trade union apprenticeship opportunities by partnering with as well as individual trade unions statewide (see list of trade occupations below) to provide training opportunities for apprenticeship candidates seeking trade union positions. IDES further seeks to establish and support new apprenticeship opportunities, such as pre-apprenticeship as established by the which includes the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL) in coordination with the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS), working diligently to ensure that states, local areas, other grantees, and stakeholders work together to promote ApprenticeshipUSA.
IDES supports the (DCEO’s) Illinois workNet Center and the (ICCB) in the steps they are taking in developing new apprenticeship opportunities in conjunction with Illinois High School Districts. This Program is called, an innovative State of Illinois-led STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative designed to empower students to explore academic and career interests, develop skills, and access employment in careers in sectors where there will be a demand for talent. IDES supports community college based. This link provides apprenticeship training program information and options throughout the state with direct links to the schools’ web sites so you may inquire and apply directly. Another partner called is a non-profit organization that represents Millennial perspectives in several educational endeavors, helping guide students to the world of work, including through Apprenticeship. They point out that Apprenticeships provide valuable opportunities for young adults, but that young adult access to and knowledge about apprenticeships remains low, leading to three key misconceptions Millennials hold about apprenticeships: 1.) that apprenticeship programs don’t currently exist in their communities, 2.) that apprenticeships don’t pay, and 3.) that participating in an apprenticeship means never receiving a college degree. But they also advance youth-friendly apprenticeship programs.
Read their full report. Apprenticeships offer:.
Many growing job opportunities: During the next 10 to 15 years, the number of construction-related jobs in Illinois is expected to grow at a very healthy pace. Good wages: Apprentices earn about half the going trade person’s wage to start. Pay is gradually increased over the length of the apprenticeship period, until training is completed and the trainee graduates to full trade person status. This labor market information link shows occupational wages and salaries for several different occupations, including trades, to give you an idea of what the jobs pay at starting and experience levels.
Long-term, on-the-job-training: Most apprenticeships take three to five years to complete. The typical program includes 2,000 hours of on-the-job training plus at least 144 hours per year of related classroom instruction. To apply:. Print this.
Fill out completely and scan/e-mail or fax it back to IDES so we may refer you (details on the form),. Then select the apprenticeship trade(s) you are interested in by contacting them directly or by filling out their application form online if accessible. Scroll down to the alphabetical list of links below to access the Website(s) that is/are closest to your home for: apprenticeship training & contact information, description of duties, geographical location and specific requirements for applying. Are encouraged to apply directly below as well. ABC of Illinois Apprenticeship Program The provides formal apprenticeship training programs that are registered with the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. These programs meet all federal and state requirements for formal apprenticeship and prevailing wage work including employer sponsored.
Upon successful completion, craft workers are recognized at the journeyman level in their trades and are awarded their apprenticeship certificates..
Bridge Training Programs (Vocational Training) Jobseeker Success Strategies participants who meet admission criteria are eligible to enter one of the League's specialized technical training programs in process technology, trucking/logistics and construction. Program lengths vary according to the time it takes to pass industry or company exams and to participate in employer-based training programs. The League partners with the City Colleges of Chicago to design and operate our industry-specific training programs in the following areas: Pre 2 Construction Apprenticeship Training - The League, in partnership with Dawson Technical Institute, will recruit, train and prepare individuals for careers in the construction industry. Participants also will receive life skills coaching, job readiness training, pre-apprenticeship education, sponsorship into a union apprenticeship program and job placement.
Construction employers that hire our program participants receive benefits:.
The Laborers' Apprenticeship is designed as a two-year program. A minimum of 2400 hours of on-the-job work training and 360 hours of classroom training is required over the course of two years in order to become a journeyworker. Apprentices start at 60 percent of the journeyworker's rate and progress to 70, 80, 90 and 100 percent as they fulfill specific work and training requirements. Benefits are established using the same guidelines as for journeyworkers. What is a Laborer? Visit the Chicago Laborers' District Council website at Individuals interested in the Apprentice Program must obtain a Sponsorship letter from a Signatory Contractor. The Sponsorship letter, more commonly referred to as a 'letter of intent to hire', must be on company letterhead and signed by an authorized person.
Additional requirements are:. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Physically able to perform the work of the trade. Have a reading, writing, understanding and communication ability in the English language. Minimum 10th grade education. Possess an original birth certificate.
Possess a social security card. Possess a valid driver's license Sponsorship letters are accepted year round. Successful applicants will be required to join the Laborers' Union.
For additional questions contact the Training Center in Carol Stream at (630) 653-0006 ext. Equal Employment Opportunity Pledge LiUNA Chicagoland Laborers’ District Council Training & Apprentice Fund will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years or older. LiUNA Chicagoland Laborers’ District Council Training & Apprentice Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30, Section 5(c)(1).
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