Free construction course starts Sept. 19 at Lewis & Clark’s Scott Bibb Center
Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a free pre-apprenticeship construction course for those considering a career in the construction trades.
This class is open to anyone, 18 and over, who has an interest in a career in construction.
Students will receive expert training, a stipend, tools, personal protective equipment, construction-specific math instruction, as well as guidance in exploring construction careers and job placement assistance.
According to L&C Adult Education Outreach Specialist Jill Dupy, students will become OSHA-10 certified, CPR/First Aid certified and will earn an industry-recognized carpentry certificate, as well as forklift certification.
“There is a significant need for the trades in the Madison County area and we want to prepare the workforce to be ready to go to work in just a few months,” Dupy said. “This training program will put a candidate at the head of the line to jump into this career.”
Students must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license by graduation, complete appropriate assessments and be authorized to work in the United States.
The class will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 19-Dec. 8, at L&C’s Scott Bibb Center, 1004 E. 5th Street, Alton.
This program is funded in partnership with Madison County Employment and Training, in cooperation with Southwestern Illinois workNet and Revolution Workshop.
Pre-registration is required, call Sabrina Davis at (618) 468-4150.
To learn more about L&C Adult Education, visit the website at www.lc.edu/adulted.
I’m a 16 year old interested in joining a union after high school, I’ve been told previous trade school work or training isn’t needed but recommended if you’d like to be ahead and get paid more. My question is do you have to be an attending student at Lewis and Clark to take part in the program? As well as is it completely free or are there any sort of fees?
I suggest reaching out to Madison County Career & Tech Education at 618-655-6415 or the Employment and Training office at 618-296-4301 for further guidance and answers to your questions. Either office can help you move forward with your interests in joining a union after high school. — IBJ Editor