Skilled Trades Program

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/30/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/29/2026

Program Description

The CACC Skilled Trades Essentials Program (STEP) will focus on industry safety and introduction to the trades, welding, building trades, HVAC ,and electrical systems. Participants will also participate in financial literacy and entrepreneurship training, GED prep (if applicable), and development of soft skills. Participants will have the opportunity to earn the following credentials; OSHA 10, EPA 608, Employment Ready Certification for basic refrigeration and charging procedures, NCCER Core and Level 1 Carpentry, and American Welding Society certifications. In addition, participants will build a tiny house to be donated to a local program for Veterans. They will receive cash incentives for attaining program goals, support services as needed, and placement into paid WBL opportunities based on performance, progression, and goal attainments, and follow up services.

Established in 2018

CIP: 46-0000 Construction Trades, General.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

2201 Toronto Road
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-2160

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NCCER and AWS

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Industry Standard: NCCER and AWS

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)

23 Weeks ( 147.50 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$5,969.00
Total Cost$5,969.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Contact Robert Ferriell at CACC 217-529-5431 ext. 126, rferriell@caccschool.org

Entry Requirements:

  • Other - Age 16-24

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)

Performance Data

Program: Skilled Trades Program

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/30/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/29/2026

Program Description

The CACC Skilled Trades Essentials Program (STEP) will focus on industry safety and introduction to the trades, welding, building trades, HVAC ,and electrical systems. Participants will also participate in financial literacy and entrepreneurship training, GED prep (if applicable), and development of soft skills. Participants will have the opportunity to earn the following credentials; OSHA 10, EPA 608, Employment Ready Certification for basic refrigeration and charging procedures, NCCER Core and Level 1 Carpentry, and American Welding Society certifications. In addition, participants will build a tiny house to be donated to a local program for Veterans. They will receive cash incentives for attaining program goals, support services as needed, and placement into paid WBL opportunities based on performance, progression, and goal attainments, and follow up services.

Established in 2018

CIP: 46-0000 Construction Trades, General.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

2201 Toronto Road
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-2160

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NCCER and AWS

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Industry Standard: NCCER and AWS

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)

23 Weeks ( 147.50 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$5,969.00
Total Cost$5,969.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Contact Robert Ferriell at CACC 217-529-5431 ext. 126, rferriell@caccschool.org

Entry Requirements:

  • Other - Age 16-24

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)