March 17, 2022 – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded Workforce Investment Solutions with an “Illinois Works” Grant to offer Pre-Apprenticeship training to adults 18 years and older. The target audience of the grant places an emphasis on women, people of color and veterans.
Individuals will have the opportunity to receive at no cost, Pre-Apprenticeship skills training in the Construction Industry.
Training will be delivered over a 12-week period and will introduce participants to the many types of Construction Industry jobs available. The goal is to broaden and strengthen the local workforce and enter participants in an apprenticeship in the construction industry. Hands-on training will offer participants a chance to work with tools and equipment at various construction sites.
Upon successful completion of training, participants will earn a Multi-Craft Core Industry credential. This credential is approved by the North America’s Building Trades Unions. Participants will have the ability to apply to several different trade union apprenticeship programs. Trade Unions will be involved during the classroom to offer mentorships and guidance.
Workforce Investment Solutions and the Decatur Building and Construction Trades Council will host Information Sessions in the following weeks to recruit individuals.
Orientation sessions will be held at Local 146 IBEW Hall located at 3390 N. Woodford, Decatur IL – All sessions held at 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:
- March 24, 2022
- March 31, 2022
- April 6, 2022
- April 13, 2022
- April 18, 2022
For more information or to access the application, visit their website.
