Highway Construction
The Highway Construction Careers Training Program is an intensive 12-week program to learn the skills necessary for acceptance in the trades and the opportunity for a career with high-wage earning potential.
The training includes, but is not limited to:
- Math for Trades
- Math curriculum will focus on the fundamental concepts of basic numeric skills, measurement and conversion, algebra and geometry. The math concepts will be supported with practical applications, on the job problem solving, and job related tasks through communication.
- Job Readiness
- The job readiness curriculum is designed to add to the overall success in a work environment. The workers of the future need skills that will allow them to communicate effectively with team members as well as adapt to a diverse workplace.
- Program will include special speakers and field trips from area IDOT contractors and trade unions.
- Students will create action plans with benchmarks during this course and will be evaluated in the following areas:
- Attendance and Punctuality
- Fundamental Job Skills
- Personal Budgeting
- Teamwork and Conflict Resolution
- Interviewing Techniques
- Attitude
- Job ready attire consultation
- Motivation & Self-esteem
- Resume Preparation
- Technical Skills
- The technical skills curriculum will allow students to practice the principles learned in the classroom portion of the program. This part of the program will include tool usage, blueprint reading, labor extensive community service projects throughout the community, and hands-on activities at various trade unions.
- OSHA 10-hour Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Job Placement Opportunities
- Laborers
- Operating Engineers
- Ironworkers
- Carpenters
- Cement Masons
- Electricians
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Steamfitters
- Plumbers
- Bricklayers