The Highway Construction Careers Training Program is a 450-hour training program. The programs run Monday through Friday, 7:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. This is a pre-apprenticeship program for individuals interested in getting into an apprenticeship program with any of the construction trades.
Registration for Summer orientation & testing opened
April 1, 2024. Orientation / Testing Dates are June 11-13, 2024.
Summer class begins July 15, 2024.
Complete the form on this page to begin the application process. This is the first step in the four-step process for the program. Registrants will receive detailed information regarding the day of orientation and other information.
The Highway Construction Careers Training Program is intended to help women, minorities, and disadvantaged individuals gain acceptance into the construction trades. The admission process is extremely competitive and not all who apply will be accepted. There is no cost to the program! (The program is funded by a partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation.) Students will be paid a stipend for each FULL hour of training completed to help with expenses.
The application process starts with the mandatory one-hour informational orientation followed directly by assessment testing. The applicant needs to score at least a seventh-grade level to be considered for the program. Those who pass the assessment test will be moved into the interview round. After interviews, a selection of candidates will be sent for mandatory drug screening and physical agility day. Accepted candidates will be notified once all steps have been completed.
