Interested in a vocational career field? Check out the resources below for more information about technical careers, training programs and local unions.
Automotive Technology
www.ranken.edu Ranken Technical Institute (2 or 4 year program)
https://.automotive.siu.edu Southern Illinois University in Carbondale (2 or 4 year program)
www.parkland.edu Champaign, IL (2 year program)
www.uti.edu Multiple campuses through the country (certificate program--less than 2 years)
www.lincolntech.edu Multiple campuses through the country (certificate program--less than 2 years)
lc.edu Lewis and Clark Community College--students can receive in-district tuition. See counselor for more information.
Diesel Technology
www.ranken.edu Ranken Technical Institute (Wentzville campus)
www.parkland.edu Champaign, IL (2 year program)
www.uti.edu Multiple campuses throughout the country (certificate program--less than 2 years)
www.lincolntech.edu Nashville auto diesel Nashville, TN (Lincoln Tech)
Collision/Refinishing Technology
www.ranken.edu Ranken Technical Institute
http://www.swic.edu/granitecity/ SWIC (Granite City Campus)
www.uti.edu Multiple campuses throughout the country (certificate program less than 2 years)
www.lincolntech.edu Multiple campuses throughout the country (certificate program less than 2 years)
Motorcycle Technology
www.lincolntech.edu Multiple campuses throughout the country (certificate program less than 2 years
www.uti.edu Multiple campuses throughout the country (certificate program less than 2 years)
Carpenters
Southern Illinois CJAP Administrative Offices
2290 South Illinois Street, Bldg. 3
Belleville, IL 62220
618.277.2051
Cement Masons and Plasterers
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 90
Troy, IL 62294
618.667.2562
Electricians
Inside Wireman--Electrical workers who install the power, lighting controls and other electrical equipment in commercial and industrial buildings.
VDV Installer Technicians--Electrical workers who install circuits and equipment for telephones, computer networks, video distribution systems, security and access control systems and other low voltage systems.
Residential Wiremen--Electrical workers who specialize in installing all of the electrical systems in single-family and multi-family houses or dwellings.
IBEW 309 JATC
2000B Mall Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
618.343.1954
American Line Builders Apprenticeship Program (ALBAT)
Apprenticeship program for the occupation of Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Substation Technician, Journeyman Traffic Signal Technician, Journeyman Cable Splicer Technician, Journeyman URD Technician, and Journeyman Transmission Technician.
Iron Workers
Iron Workers 392
2995 Kingshighway
East St. Louis, IL 62201
618.874.0313
Illinois Laborers & Contractors Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program
7277 Marine Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618.692.7346
Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers Local 520 Apprenticeship and Training Office
1969 Triad Road
St. Jacob, IL 62281
618.644.1969
Painters
Painter's District Council 58
940 California Avenue
Collinsville, IL 62234
618.345.6646
Plumbers and Pipefitters
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101
8 Premier Drive
Belleville, IL 62220
618.234.5504
Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal Workers Local 268
2701 N. 89th Street
Caseyville, IL 62232
618.397.1443