On February 3, 1997, the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, awarded the Illinois Laborers' and Contractors' Training Trust Fund a Certificate of Registration for Apprenticeship Training for the trade of Construction Craft Laborer. The Training Program soon began implementing its first apprenticeship program, administered by the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC). The JATC is composed of twelve members, six appointed by the union and six by the employers.
Our instructors are dedicated to giving quality training in everything from Asbestos Abatement, General Construction, and Hazardous Waste Removal to Welding. We train more than 5,500 Union Laborers a year and offer an apprenticeship program to qualified men and women who are interested in a career as a construction craft laborer with all the advantages of the Laborers' Union...good wages, great health and welfare benefits and lots of advancement opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Applicant must apply in person
2) Must be 18 years of age at the time of application.
3) High School Graduate or GED Certificate
4) Physically able to perform the work of the trade
5) A reading, understanding, writing, and communicating ability, that would enable the applicant to perform the tasks of the CCL in
a safe manner and comprehend the subject matter taught, in English only, in related training.
DRUG TESTING SHALL BE REQUIRED UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO PROGRAM
Within ten (10) days of date of application, applicant must submit the following to Fund Office:
1) Birth Certificate or documentation showing proof of age.
2) High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
3) Transcript of grades (High School, GED Scores, College-if applicable).
4) Military transfer or discharge - if in the military.
5) References - OPTIONAL: Two (2) favorable references from: Associated General Contractors members, other signatory contractors, or Laborer Local Business Managers
will be accepted.
Illinois Laborers' and Contractors' Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are given without regard to age, sex, religion, race, color, or national origin.
REQUIRED CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED THE PROGRAM BEFORE 1/1/2021
Year 1
| New Apprentice - Craft Orientation | 40 Hours |
| Mason Tending | 40 Hours |
| Asphalt Technology and Construction | 40 Hours |
| Concrete Specialist 1 | 40 Hours |
| Construction Math | 40 Hours |
| Total Hours for Year 1 | 200 Hours |
Year 2
| Asbestos Worker with Lead Awareness | 40 Hours |
| Blueprint Reading | 40 Hours |
| Concrete Specialist 2 | 40 Hours |
| Hoisting & Rigging | 40 Hours |
| Pipelaying | 40 Hours |
| Total Hours for Year 2 | 200 Hours |
Year 3
| Hazardous Waste Operations | 40 Hours |
| Landscaping | 40 Hours |
| Grade Checking | 40 Hours |
| Bridge Construction, Renovation & Demolition | 40 Hours |
| Global Positioning Systems | 40 Hours |
| Total Hours for Year 3 | 200 Hours |
TOTAL TRAINING HOURS = 600 HOURS
REQUIRED CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE PROGRAM AFTER 1/1/2021.
YEAR 1
| New Apprentice - Craft Orientation | 40 Hours |
| Asbestos Abatement Worker Course | 32 Hours |
| Asphalt Technology & Construction | 40 Hours |
| Concrete Specialist 1 | 40 Hours |
| Construction Math | 40 Hours |
| Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher Course | 8 Hours |
| Total Hours for Year 1 | 200 Hours |
YEAR 2
| Blueprint Reading | 40 Hours |
| Concrete Specialist 2 | 40 Hours |
| Grade Checking | 40 Hours |
| Mason Tending | 40 Hours |
| Pipelaying | 40 Hours |
| Asbestos Abatement Workers Refresher Course | 8 Hours |
| Total Hours for Year 2 | 208 Hours |
YEAR 3
Bridge Construction, Renovation & Demolition
40 Hours
Global Positioning Systems
40 Hours
Hazardous Waste
40 Hours
Hoisting & Rigging
40 Hours
Landscaping
40 Hours
Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher Course
8 Hours
Total Hours for Year 3
208 Hours
TOTAL TRAINING HOURS = 616 HOURS
Wages and Wage Progression
Apprentices are paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages consistent with skills and knowledge acquired. The rate for each period is shown as a percentage of the skilled Construction Craft Laborer journey worker rate as specified in the collective bargaining agreement.
The following schedule provides for the required hours of classroom training and 1000 hours of on-the-job training, each year for the three-year term of apprenticeship.
YEAR 1 - BEGINS WITH DATE OF REGISTRATION AT DOL
1st Year of Apprenticeship - 75% of Journeyworker rate + Benefits
Classroom Training = 200 Hours
On-the-Job Training = 1,000 Hours
When both requirements met – wage progress to 85% level
2nd Year of Apprenticeship – 85% of Journeyworker rate + Benefits
Classroom Training = 208 Hours
On-the-Job Training = 1,000 Hours
When both requirements met – wage progress to 95% level
3rd Year of Apprenticeship – 95% of Journeyworker rate + Benefits
Classroom Training = 208 Hours
On-the-Job Training = 1,000 Hours
When final classroom and OJT requirements are met, and apprentice has in program MINIMUM of 3 years – they will be advanced to 100% Journeyworker Status.
TOTAL ON-THE-JOB HOURS 3,000 HOURS
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on the first Tuesday of each month according to the information provided in the Where to Apply section of our website. Depending on the local you are applying with, applications may be accepted in-person, or online. Online applications are accepted between the hours of 8:00am - 8:00pm on the first Tuesday of each month only. The online application can be found on our website under the Apply tab at the top of the homepage. In-person application times vary, and are listed with each local in the Where to Apply section. Once you have applied and submitted all necessary documentation, the ILCJATP will be in contact by US Mail concerning your next steps.
Trainee Lodging
Lodging will be provided to all students who attend 40-hour classes at any of the four ILCJATP Facilities. Please visit the facilities pages for more information.
Mt. Sterling, IL • Marion, IL • Stanford, IL • Edwardsville, IL