Free Highway Construction Careers training program offered in February
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 12, 2018) – South Suburban College will offer a free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this spring at their Oak Forest campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing is scheduled for January 30–February 1 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on February 26, 2018.
The Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been implemented to increase the number of minorities, women, and disadvantaged individuals working on IDOT highway construction projects. The training consists of an intensive 12-week program to learn the skills necessary for acceptance into the highway construction trades. Completion of the program gives the opportunity for a career with higher wage potential.
Career opportunities include:
• Cement Mason
• Electrician
• Pipefitter
• Carpenter
• Laborer
• Equipment Operator
Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license
• 18 years or older
• High school diploma/GED
• Interest in working in the construction trades
Representatives from South Suburban College project that construction skills are a worthwhile investment because of the demand for new buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. Construction careers such as engineer require higher education while others, such as cement masonry, can be learned as an on-the-job apprentice.
Interested students can learn more:
- On the web: www.ssc.edu/hcctp
- By phone: 708-225-6042 (Para Información En Español Llame: 708-210-5740)
- Via email: [email protected]
The Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Forest, Illinois.
