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Website Link Directory

The following are links to websites for Trades Apprenticeship Programs, Junior Colleges, and Technical Schools in the area.

Rock Valley College

Main https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/courses/

Automotive https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/courses/programs/automotive/

Aviation https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/courses/programs/aviation/

Welding https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/courses/programs/welding/

Rockford Career College

Main http://www.rockfordcareercollege.edu

Skilled Trades http://www.rockfordcareercollege.edu/programs/skilled_trades

Blackhawk Technical College

Main http://www.blackhawk.edu/Home.aspx

Apprentiship Programs http://www.blackhawk.edu/ExplorePrograms/ApprenticeshipPrograms.aspx

1 or 2 Year Tech. Programs http://www.blackhawk.edu/ExplorePrograms/TechnicalDiplomas.aspx

Kishwaukee College

Main https://www.kish.edu/division/career-technologies

Diesel https://www.kish.edu/program/diesel-power-technology

Welding https://www.kish.edu/program/welding-technology

Direct link to Construction Trades Website

http://www.nwibt.org/locals.html.

Direct Links to specific Trades Apprenticeship Websites:

Ironworkers http://www.iwlocal498.org/apprentices.html

Laborers http://www.greatplainslaborer.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID

Painters https://www.paintersdc30.com/careers/apprenticeship/why-an-apprenticeship

Operating Engineers http://www.asiplocal150.org/Forms/Page.aspx?P=Home

Plumbers & Pipefitters

http://www.ualocal23.org/mobile/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_page.cfm&page=Apprenticeship20Opportunities

Sheet Metal Workers http://smwlocal219.com/?page_id=330

Boilermakers http://bnap.com/application-process/

Bricklayers http://www.bac6il.info/apprent.htm

Carpenters http://www.chicap.org/

Plasterers & Cement Masons http://www.opcmia11jatc.com/

Electricians http://www.ibew364.org/Training/

Heat & Frost Insulators http://www.insulators19.com/apprentice-program/

Roofers & Waterproofers http://chicagoroofers.com/

Teamsters http://www.illinoisteamsterstraining.org/

Mechanics Union Local 701 http://www.mech701.org/