ConstructionWorks

Career Resources

Learn skills today that you can use on the job tomorrow.

The Program

ConstructionWorks powered by the Illinois Tollway, is a free program designed to create pathways for long-term employment in the construction industry, for underrepresented populations, minorities, women and other vulnerable populations.

Learn how to start a career in construction and trades.

Key Benefits

Key Benefits for Participants:

Trade training in specific field of study along with an industry recognized certificate/credential
Tools, work clothes, boots, and transportation covered
Access to paid internships and employment opportunities
Referrals to union apprenticeships opportunities
Cover union fees
Past due union fees
Meet employers affiliated with transportation and construction projects
Develop career plans
Find jobs in the building trades

Key Benefits for Employers:

Involved Tollway contractors will also be rewarded with bid credits for hiring and retaining ConstructionWorks participants
Expose more jobseekers to building and trades
Subsidized wages could be covered for a period
Certified and credentialed tradesmen/tradeswoman