Date and Time
Thu, January 4 2024, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Location

Community Education
1315 N Mattis Ave
Room J127
Champaign, IL 61821

Website

https​:​/​/parkland​.augusoft​.net​/index​.cfm​?method=ClassListing​.ClassListingDisplay​&int_category_id=2​&int_sub_category...

Description

Attend an orientation for Parkland College Highway Construction Careers Training Program to apply. The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been implemented to increase the number of women, and other under-represented populations working on IDOT highway construction projects. The training consists of an intensive 18-week or 14-week programs to learn the skills necessary for acceptance into registered apprenticeships of the highway construction trades and gives the opportunity for a career with high wage potential.  

Requirements:

• Valid Illinois driver's license             

• 18 years or older            

• High school diploma or GED

• Pass a reading and math assessment test at the 7th grade level  

• Pass a drug test prior to acceptance and throughout the program

• Interest in working in the construction trades   

Contact Info
Aimee Densmore, Parkland College, Program Manager for Workforce Partnerships; Email: adensmore@parkland.edu or Call (217) 373-3838

• Event Type
  Orientation
• Intended Audiences
  Student/Learner Job Seeker Laid Off Worker Employee Apprenticeship
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week