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Explore construction and skilled trades careers, job duties, and training requirements.
Illinois WorkNet – Skilled Trades & Construction Careers
https://www.illinoisworknet.com
O*NET Online – Construction & Trades Occupations
https://www.onetonline.org
CareerOneStop – Skilled Trades Career Profiles
https://www.careeronestop.org
Many skilled trades careers use apprenticeships that combine paid work with classroom instruction.
Apprenticeship Illinois
https://www.apprenticeshipillinois.com
U.S. Department of Labor – Apprenticeship Finder
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-job-finder
Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative
https://www.illinoisworksjobs.com
Skilled trades training is offered through community colleges, technical schools, unions, and approved training providers.
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
https://www.iccb.org
Find an Illinois Community College
https://www.iccb.org/colleges
Illinois Training Providers List (ETPL)
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/ETPL
Some trades require state licensing, registration, or industry certification.
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
https://idfpr.illinois.gov
IDFPR – License Lookup
https://online-dfpr.micropact.com
Illinois Department of Labor
https://www2.illinois.gov/idol
Many skilled trades careers are supported by labor unions and industry groups that offer training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Illinois AFL-CIO
https://ilaflcio.org
Local Union Apprenticeship Programs
(Search by trade and region)
https://www.apprenticeship.gov
Many trade programs are low-cost or fully funded through apprenticeships and workforce programs.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
https://www.isac.org
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/WIOA
FAFSA – Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.gov
Compare training options, costs, and career outlooks.
College Navigator – Construction & Trades Programs
https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Construction & Trades Employment Data
https://www.bls.gov