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Women Build Illinois Program at Chicago Women in Trades

Women Build Illinois Program

at Chicago Women in Trades

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Women Build Illinois A Bridge to Construction Careers  Interested in a construction career, but don’t know where to start? The 10-week day-time M-Th training program includes an expanded focus on basic construction skills, hands-on training, and industry-recognized credentials provided directly by apprenticeship programs, contractors, and tradeswomen.

Leads to

$71.8k careers

Costs

Free

Takes

10 Weeks
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Example Career

Carpenters

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.

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Hourly Wage

$36,830

$71,770

$109,200

$17.71

$34.51

$52.5

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
   Acceptance exam
   Driver's license
   Authorized to work in the U.S.
   Drug testing

Requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • HS Diploma or GED Certificate
  • CWIT aptitude test/averaging – 6-grade math level
  • Current valid driver’s license
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Able to pass an apprenticeship program drug test
  • Social security card
  • Proof of income

Who do I Contact?

2444 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608

Quick Facts

Location:  Chicago, IL

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency, Acceptance exam, Driver's license, Authorized to work in the U.S., Drug testing