Program Design & Goals

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.

Resume Writing
Mock Interviews
Apprenticeship Application Assistance
Apprenticeship Program Tours

What modules must you complete?


ILW Orientation	4
Module 100 -Build Your Future in Construction	4
Module 101 -Basic Safety	12
OSHA 10	12
First Aid/CPR Certification	4
Module 102 -Intro to Construction Math	30
NCCER Applied Construction Math	10
Module 103 -Intro to Hand Tools	10
Module 104 -Intro to Power Tools	10
Module 105 -Into to Construction Drawings	12
Module 106 -Into to Basic Rigging	10
Module 107 -Basic Communication Skills	8
Module 108 -Basic Employability Skills	8

Module	Required Hours
Module 109 -Intro to Material Handling	6
Professionalism for Success	4
Productive Team Participation	4
Relating to Your Supervisor	4
Personal Ethics and Self Management	4
Test Taking Skills	4
Work-based Learning / On-site Training	20
Flagger Certification	4

TOTAL HOURS	184

For enrollment and more information:

Robert Torres

Rincon Family Services

Job Coach

773-799-1949

rtorres@rinconfamilyservices.org

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