YouthBuild Lake County Offers Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunity

YouthBuild Lake County’s next Pre-Apprenticeship Program begins July 13, and it is designed for young adults who are ready to explore a career in construction. Over 10 weeks, participants gain skills, training, and confidence needed to take the next step toward the trades through classroom instruction, hands-on construction training, and connections to real career pathways. If you are interested in starting a career in construction, this program can help you build the foundation to move forward. Spots are limited, so make sure to apply today! Apply today HERE.

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Posted Monday, June 1, 2026

Register for CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

Register NOW and join various Chicagoland Union construction trades in CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, July 17, 2026
IBEW Local 134
2722 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago

This Hands-on Trades Fair is sponsored by CISCO, Chicago and Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council and IBEW Local 134. CISCO’s fair is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. While supplies last, school supplies will be provided to school age students present at the Trades Fair. Learn the steps to take to start an exciting career in the Union construction industry. Get hands-on experience from the building trades at their various booths and learn about application deadlines.

Register for FREE HERE. While supplies last, backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be provided to school-age students attending the fair.

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Posted Friday, May 15, 2026

Step Up To Opportunity With St. Paul Community Development Ministries’ 12th Annual Construction Conference & Expo

This is your opportunity to find out how to get into the Union construction trades! CISCO is proud to support St. Paul Community Development Ministries’ 12th Annual Construction Conference & Expo.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
8 a.m. to noon
St. Paul Community Development Ministries
4550 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago

This hands-on event brings together building trade Unions, contractors and industry professionals to showcase rewarding careers offering competitive wages, excellent benefits, pensions, and debt-free training opportunities

Come explore different Union trades, interact with skilled professionals, and learn how to begin your journey toward a successful career in Union construction.

🔨 Build your future
🤝 Connect with industry leaders
📈 Discover pathways to long-term success