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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 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 career in the construction & building trades
  • Able to pass a drug-test

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 support services.

  • Driver’s License
  • Reliable Transportation
  • English Proficiency

Support Services Offered

Below is just a sample of the services offered.

Additional services are available depending on participant’s needs

  • Childcare
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Housing Assistance
  • Math & Reading Tutoring
  • Mental Health Counseling

Stipends

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

Industry Recognized Certifications/Credentials

  • NCCER Core Curriculum Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification
  • First Aid/CPR Certification

Job Readiness & Registred Apprenticeship Assistance

The program’s goal is to help participants enter Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

Below are some of the services available:

  • Resume Writing
  • Mock Interviews
  • Apprenticeship Application Assistance
  • Apprenticeship Program Tours
Module Required
Hours
Introduction to Construction and Its
Trades		4
Basic Safety/OSHA 10-Hour
Certification		13
Introduction to Construction Math32
First Aid/CPR6
Introduction to Hand Tools and
Demo/Practicum		12
Introduction to Power Tools and
Demo/Practicum		12
Introduction to Construction
Drawings		12
Introduction to Basic Rigging10
Basic Communication Skills8
Basis Employability Skills—Part 18
Introduction to Materials Handling8
Basic Employability Skills—Part 224
Test Taking Skills4
Practicum/Job Site Work16
Total Hours169

For enrollment and more information:

Robert Torres

Rincon Family Services

Job Coach

773-799-1949

rtorres@rinconfamilyservices.org

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