HIRE360 - Providing Sustainable Career Opportunities for Local Residents

Growing our workforce

As a workforce intermediary, we recruit, skill up and navigate the union apprenticeship process for our candidates with paid stipend training and connect them to careers in construction. Whether you want to start this path yourself or are a contractor needing to HIRE a skilled candidate, we have you covered.

Our workforce program has three paths to meet your particular needs:

JOB ORDERS

We connect contractors to union cardholders or candidates for sponsorship to meet local hiring, low income, Section 3 and other requirements. Find the right person by visiting https://hire360chicago.com/contractors/ or email us at joborders@hire360chicago.com

MENTORSHIP & ALUMNI PROGRAM

We provide a year-round calendar of networking events, peer mentoring, and 1:1 support to ensure that new apprentices begin their careers with a supportive network of resources and opportunities. HIRE360 staff make sure that new apprentices know about openings, continuing education and certification programs that will enhance their skills over the long term. Studies show that, especially in the construction trades, mentorship programs improve placement, retention, advancement, and career satisfaction. Contact your case worker or reach out to info@HIRE360Chicago.com to sign up today.

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

The trades are more than just constructing a building, they are building a bridge to the life you want. HIRE360’s 8-10 week pre-apprenticeship programs include paid stipends and give you everything you need to become a successful union construction apprentice in more than 30 trades. Our Pre-Apprenticeship is a proven way to give you a leg up in getting into an apprenticeship, and on the way to your career. Sign up below.

BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION

Paid on the job training, with wages starting around $20 per hour

Debt free education and training – get paid to learn on the job

Lifetime skills – state-of-the-art training in over 20 high demand construction trades careers

Living wages – within 5 years, construction workers make $40 per hour or more

BENEFITS OF HIRE360

One-on-one case management
Nearly 200 hours of paid training, including rigorous test preparation
One-on-one tutoring
Certifications in OSHA and first aid and more to make you more marketable
Workshops on resume writing, mock interviews, tools awareness, and financial literacy
Help applying to trades apprenticeship programs
Letters of support
Covering your tools or boots to eliminate financial barriers to your career

ARE YOU?

17.5 years or older

Licensed to drive in Illinois

Authorized to work in the US

Able to pass a drug test

Desire for a career working with your hands in a construction environment

A High School Graduate or have your GED

APPLY TODAY

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