Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Are you interested in a career in Construction and the Building Trades?

Illinois Works’ FREE Pre-apprenticeship program can prepare you to successfully transition to a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship in the trades!

Click here for the  Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Flyer

About the Program:

Illinois Works and Danville Area Community College's Pre-Apprenticeship program will prepare students to successfully transition to a registered apprenticeship in the following trades:

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Construction

In addition to gaining the experience and skills necessary for union apprenticeships, students will also earn a certificate from DACC, setting them apart from other applicants.

Tuition and fees for this program will be entirely grant-funded. What's more, students will earn money while attending class and may be eligible for assistance with childcare, housing, and tutoring, if needed.

Target Audience

• All Illinois residents are welcome with an emphasis on women, people of color and veterans

Program Offers

• Classroom Instruction
• Wrap-Around Services
• Student Support Service
• Stipends
• Industry Recognized Certifications(NCCER/NABTU, OSHA, First Aid/CPR)

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum Age of 18 Years Old
• Possess a High School Diploma/GED/HiSET
• Illinois Resident

For more information contact: Greg Hansbraugh at g.hansbraugh@dacc.edu or 217.443.8579