Job Seekers

JOB SEEKERS!

YOUR TURN IS NOW!

Attend a CAPs orientation NEAR you! We invite you to come take advantage of our many training and job placement opportunities. No Charge to you!

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, and veterans, and prepares them to enter full apprenticeship programs on their way to careers in the construction and building trades.

Eligibility Requirements

To enter the program applicants must be/have:

18 years old Illinois resident
High school diploma or GED
Interest in a career in the construction & building trades

Stipends
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

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!

For more information contact:

Community Assistance Programs
CAPs Roseland – 11717 South Halsted Street
Or
CAPs Chatham 200 East 75th Street

773-568-1782
askus@capsinc.org

9:00AM - 5:00PM

You must attend a CAPs orientation to become a CAPs Client. Bring picture identification, Social Security Card, and proof of income & residency

Orientation Dates

Roseland
(3rd Monday of the month)

11717 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Call (773-568-1782) to schedule an Orientation date

Chatham
(2nd Monday of the month)

200 E. 75th Street., Chicago, IL

Call (773-250-6903) to schedule an Orientation date

DuPage (Tuesdays)

Call (773) 568-1782 to schedule an Orientation date

PSC (Thursdays)