DuPage County Apprenticeship Expo

Thursday, October 15
Two Sessions to Choose From:
3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
OR
5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
IBEW Local 701
28600 Bella Vista Pkwy.
Warrenville, IL
Register HERE

The event features interactive, hands-on demonstrations by the county’s Union construction trade organizations, as well as opportunities to meet with Apprenticeship instructors to learn more about each individual trade Apprenticeship program. Advance registration is required to attend.

This highly popular event is for current high school or college students, parents, guidance counselors, and teachers. It is an interactive way to introduce interested parties to the Union construction trades, and more importantly, outline the career potential that exists outside of the traditional collegiate path!

Participating trades may include:

Bricklayers & Tuckpointers
Cement Masons & Plasterers
Ceramic Tile Layers & Finishers
Electricians
Ironworkers
Operating Engineers
Painters
Pipefitters
Plumbers
Sheet Metal Workers
Sprinkler Fitters

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Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Union Trades 101: Apprenticeships, Careers & Opportunities

Thursday, November 5
10:30 a.m. Early Access to Veterans
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for non Veterans
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N. O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee IL 60031
Register HERE

Meet with local trade Union representatives who are eager to connect job seekers with Apprenticeship opportunities. Hear from a panel of professionals who will share their insights into careers in the Union trades, local trade Unions, hiring processes, and the benefits of joining a Union. Understand what skills are needed to enter the Union trades. Priority will be given to Veterans with EARLY ACCESS at 10:30 a.m. Veteran resource organizations will be available to meet with active duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans, spouses and their families!

Priority will be given to Veterans with EARLY ACCESS at 10:30 a.m. Veteran resource organizations will be available to meet with active duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans, spouses and their families!