Training for Construction Jobs -- Alderman Jason Ervin has shared the following information:
 
The New Malcolm X College & Allied Health Science Academy Community Jobs Program has designated up to 120 of the total 950 construction jobs for qualified applicants from the community.
 
The program will connect qualified individuals with training programs at City Colleges' Dawson Technical Institute to prepare them for skilled positions on the Malcolm X College project.
 
Financial assistance is available.
 
Classes Begin June 7 at
DAWSON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
3901 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 451-2020
 
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Community Jobs Training Program Participation Criteria:
• Education: Requires training and certification from Dawson Technical Institute
• Training: Potential employees will need 8 weeks of training that include:
o Construction safety
o Flagger certification
o OSHA certification

Requirements:
• 18 yrs +
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Valid Driver's License or Illinois State I.D. (establishing Chicago residency)
• No outstanding debt to CCC at the time of enrollment (this agreement does not pay for any existing debt owed to CCC)