Union 5 info - http://www.liunalocal5.com/

Electrician- https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/Electrician_Joliet.aspx

https://electricianapprenticehq.com/how-to-join-ibew-apprenticeship/

Plumber- https://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/plumbing

http://plumberslu130ua.com/apprenticeship.aspx

Cisco- GREAT contact for information on all trades- http://www.cisco.org/contact/

CISCO Guide to Union Construction Apprenticeships 

Chicago Women in Trades

Surveyor and Mapping Technician Training Program- iplsa.org 

        Apply here today: https://www.iplsa.org/IPLSA/Apprenticeship/Apprentice.aspx  

        Informational Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3PScUwKFh0&feature=youtu.be 

CDL Training:

    Advantage Driver Training

   JJC

   Star Truck Driving School

Prairie State College- Apply to PSC @ https://prairiestate.edu/apply-reg-pay/index.aspx

Programs-https://prairiestate.edu/corporate-continuing-education/career-training.aspx

                             https://prairiestate.edu/academics/academic-programs/industrial-technology/index.aspx 

                          https://prairiestate.edu/academics/academic-programs/industrial-technology/industrial-  

                          electrician/index.aspx

                            https://prairiestate.edu/academics/academic-programs/industrial-technology/welding.aspx 

                         https://prairiestate.edu/academics/academic-programs/industrial-technology/automotive-

                         technology.aspx  

Laborer apprenticeship requirements- https://www.chicagolaborers.org/apprentice-program

Carpenter apprenticeship requirements-https://www.carpentersunionlocal13.org/members/how-to-join/

https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/Carpentry.aspx

Pipefitters apprenticeship requirements- https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/Pipe_Fitter.aspx

https://www.pftf597.org/applications/

IDES-apprenticeship requirement info- https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/IDES%20Forms%20and%20Publications/Apprenticeship_en.pdf

IDES for students https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/Apprenticeship.aspx and   

                             https://ilcis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home2.html

Apprenticeship Opportunities Search

Entering the Workforce After High School 

If it is your intention to join the work force upon graduation, there are a number of things you need to do to prepare:

• Prepare a resume using the template on Naviance under the "About Me" tab

• Write interest letters to prospective employers

• Practice interviewing skills 

Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) online at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ .  The OOH is a career resource offering information on hundreds of occupations.  Each occupational profile describes the duties required by the occupation, the work environment of that occupation, the typical education and training needed to enter the occupation, and the median pay for workers in the occupation.

SAMPLE BEGINNER WORK RÉSUMÉ

JOHN JONES

123 Your Street

Crete, Illinois 60417

(708) 111-1111

johnjones@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking an entry-level position with a company offering on-the-job training with opportunities for advancement in business management.

EDUCATION:

Crete-Monee High School, Crete Illinois 

High School Diploma, June 2021

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Maintained an 2.6 GPA

Awarded Most Improved Player for Varsity Tennis

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

2014-Present Stage Crew for Various School Productions

2013-Present Member, Drama Club

2013-2015 Captain, Junior Varsity Tennis

2015-2016 Member, Varsity Tennis

EXPERIENCE:

2015-Present Server, Culvers, Monee, Illinois

2013-Present Volunteer, VCA Forest South Animal Hospital, University Park, IL 60484

REFEERENCES:

Julie Pagliuco, School Counselor, Crete-Monee High School

1515 W. Exchange St. Crete, Illinois 60417

708-367-8286

Lisa Werner, Science Teacher, Crete-Monee High School

1515 W. Exchange St. Crete, Illinois 60517

708-367-2895

Melvin Mitchell, Manager, Culvers

5871 W Monee Manhattan Rd, Monee, IL 60449

(708) 746-5168