Celebrating the City of Chicago Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program



Add to Calendar 12:00 AM 11/17/202412:00 AM America/Chicago Celebrating the City of Chicago Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program The City of Chicago is commemorating the 10th Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating the success of its Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program. In June 2024, under the direction of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the City of Chicago’s Department of Human Resources and Department of Streets and Sanitation partnered with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and LIUNA-1001 Laborers to develop and implement a General Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program. This 12-week on-the-job training opportunity provided 70 CPS graduating students with job skills and safety training necessary to promote a productive and efficient workforce. Participants achieved union bidder rights during the apprenticeship and upon successfully completing the program were offered the opportunity to bid on permanent Laborer vacancies. 55 of the 70 General Laborer Trainees were hired full-time. City of Chicago - City Hall
121 N La Salle St # 107
Chicago, IL 60602

Date and Time
Sun, November 17 2024, All Day

Location
City of Chicago - City Hall
121 N La Salle St # 107
Chicago, IL 60602
Description The City of Chicago is commemorating the 10th Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating the success of its Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program. In June 2024, under the direction of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the City of Chicago’s Department of Human Resources and Department of Streets and Sanitation partnered with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and LIUNA-1001 Laborers to develop and implement a General Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program. This 12-week on-the-job training opportunity provided 70 CPS graduating students with job skills and safety training necessary to promote a productive and efficient workforce. Participants achieved union bidder rights during the apprenticeship and upon successfully completing the program were offered the opportunity to bid on permanent Laborer vacancies. 55 of the 70 General Laborer Trainees were hired full-time.

Contact Info
Email: kelly.stepto-royston@cityofchicago.org
  • Event Type
    Other
  • Intended Audiences
    Apprenticeship
  • Series
    Apprenticeship Week

Celebrating the City of Chicago Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program
at
City of Chicago - City Hall

Sun, November 17 2024, All Day

121 N La Salle St # 107
Chicago, IL 60602


Add to Calendar 12:00 AM 11/17/202412:00 AM America/Chicago Celebrating the City of Chicago Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program The City of Chicago is commemorating the 10th Anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating the success of its Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program. In June 2024, under the direction of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the City of Chicago’s Department of Human Resources and Department of Streets and Sanitation partnered with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and LIUNA-1001 Laborers to develop and implement a General Laborer – Trainee Apprenticeship Program. This 12-week on-the-job training opportunity provided 70 CPS graduating students with job skills and safety training necessary to promote a productive and efficient workforce. Participants achieved union bidder rights during the apprenticeship and upon successfully completing the program were offered the opportunity to bid on permanent Laborer vacancies. 55 of the 70 General Laborer Trainees were hired full-time. City of Chicago - City Hall
121 N La Salle St # 107
Chicago, IL 60602