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 Highway Construction Careers Training Program 

Are you a female, minority, or disadvantaged person interested in a highway construction career?

Do you have a valid Illinois driver's license and a reliable vehicle?

Are you 18 years or older, have your high school diploma or GED?

Can you pass a drug screen at anytime?

Would you like to learn how to participate in the Highway Construction Careers Training Program?

If YES, contact us today!

A Highway Construction Careers Training Program has been implemented to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals working on IDOT highway construction projects.

male highway construction workerThe training consists of an intensive 8-week program to learn the skills necessary for acceptance into the highway construction trades and the opportunity for a career with high wage earning potential. The training includes, but is not limited to:

  • Math for the trades
  • Job readiness
  • Technical skills coursework
  • OSHA 10 certification

Job Placement Opportunities

  • Laborers
  • Equipment Operators
  • Ironworkers
  • Carpenters
  • Cement masons
  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • Painters
  • Inspectors & Testers

Orientation/application/testing dates:

Orientation sessions will be held 1-4 p.m. each Wednesday in the Workforce Development Center at KCC.  Orientation will not be held on November 16.

Contact

John Willard
Highway Construction Careers Training Program
jwillard@kcc.edu
815-802-8205