Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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Explore the no-cost Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, with classroom instruction, wrap-around services, and student support stipends.

External source - not verified5 weeks agoOpen until: Nov 13, 2026

Salary

Not provided

Location

Chicago, United States

Employment type

Full time

Workplace

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Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Chicago, United States

Job description

About the role

Putting Chicago to Work offers the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at no cost. It can prepare participants to transition to a Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship in the trades.

The program is open to all Illinois residents, with a commitment to advancing equitable access and opportunities for women, people of color, and veterans.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old.
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Be an Illinois resident.
  • Have an interest in a career in the construction and building trades.

Benefits

  • Classroom instruction.
  • Wrap-around services.
  • Student support stipends.

How to apply

Apply directly on CazVid.

Key facts

  • The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program is no-cost.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Applicants must be Illinois residents interested in construction and building trades.
  • Program offers classroom instruction, wrap-around services, and student support stipends.

Frequently asked questions

  • What does the program prepare participants for?

    It can prepare participants to transition to a Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship in the trades.

  • What are the eligibility requirements?

    Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be Illinois residents, and have an interest in construction and building trades.

  • What support does the program offer?

    The program offers classroom instruction, wrap-around services, and student support stipends.

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