Illinois Pre Apprenticeship Program.
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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:
- Minimum age of 18+ years old
- High School Diploma
- Illinois Resident
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.
To apply please select a location below.
For more information about our FREE 10 week training, contact:
Community Assistance Programs
CAPs Chatham- 200 East 75th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619, (773)-250-6903
CAPs Roseland- 11717 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois 60628, ( 773) -568-1782