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

Occupations

Laborers
Equipment Operators
Working Foreman
Carpenters
Truck Drivers
Electricians
Ironworkers

Traffic Safety Worker
Cement Masons
Painters
Plumber/Pipefitter
Technical Engineer/Surveyor
Bricklayers
Sheet Metal Worker
Painter/Drywall Finisher

How to Get Started

Start by attending one of our
information sessions listed below:

GAF ROOFING ACADEMY

Class Schedule:

January 11th – January 15th, 8:00am – 4:00pm
January 18th – January 22nd, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Click Here To Register

Location:

GAF Training Center
2600 Warrenville Rd., #208
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Plumbers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 130 UA

2021 APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS

Please click here for more information on applying for admission to the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program starting on January 24th, 2021 through March 6th, 2021.

Apply Online