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Illinois Pre Apprenticeship Program.

Program Design & Goal

The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship program is designed to increase the number of qualified construction and building trades apprentices who are women, people of color, veterans, and prepare them to enter full apprenticeship programs on their way to careers in the construction and building trades Program is background friendly!

Eligibility Requirements

To enter the program applicants must be/have:

  • 18 years old Illinois resident
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 8.0 TABE Test scores
  • Interest in and able to retain a career in the construction & building trades

Interest in career in the construction & building trades

Additional Criteria

The following criteria are not requirements but will help participants be more successful in the program. If applicants need assistance with any of the following, the program can offer these services:

  • Job Readiness & Registered
  • Apprenticeship Assistance
  • Resume Writing
  • Mock Interviews
  • Pre-Apprenticeship Application Assistance
  • Driver’s License Fees Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Financial Literacy
  • Housing Referrals
    and more!

Stipends are paid out based on participant performance including attending mandatory sessions and passing module assessments.

Industry Recognized
Certifications/Credentials:
NCCER Core Curriculum
Certification

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification

Module Required
Hours

Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship
Orientation

4

Introduction to Construction
& Trades

1

OSHA 10
Certification 10
First Aid/CPR/AED

4

Basic Safety

13

Introduction to Construction
Math

10

Supplemental Math
Construction
30

Introduction to
Hand Tools

10

Introduction to Power Tools

10
Introduction to Construction
Drawings

10
Basic Communication Skills

8
Employability Skills 

32
Workplace Harassment Prevention &
Workplace Diversity & Inclusion

8

Introduction to Material Handling 5
Test taking skills 4
Work-based Learning/Worksite 40
Total Hours
199

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