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Construction training programs in Illinois

24 construction programs with results and funding that can make them free

20 schools offer these construction programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

Construction laborers and helpers do tasks on construction sites such as supplying and holding materials and tools and cleaning work areas and equipment. Most learn on the job and some through apprenticeships that add technical instruction, and employers often require safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines, before or after hiring.1

In Illinois, 8 of the 24 programs take students without a high school diploma, 8 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 8 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 24 programs here are construction management (associate degree, 8 programs), construction laborer course (4 programs), construction apprenticeship (4 programs), construction trades certificate or diploma (3 programs), and 5 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 24 programs

How much do construction training programs cost in Illinois?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 24 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
36 to 98 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Illinois may also offer construction training programs. How these figures are made

Are there free construction training programs in Illinois?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 24 construction programs in Illinois approved for WIOA funding

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24 programs

  • Construction management (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Construction Management/AAS

    Dawson Technical Institute

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Dawson Technical Institute, ChicagoConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Management/AAS at Dawson Technical Institute
    More details about Construction Management/AAS at Dawson Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,993
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    68
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Management/AAS at Dawson Technical Institute

  • Construction management and estimating certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Construction Management Technology

    John A. Logan Community College

    Carterville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    John A. Logan Community College, CartervilleConstruction management and estimating certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$44,400
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Management Technology at John A. Logan Community College
    More details about Construction Management Technology at John A. Logan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,104
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Management Technology at John A. Logan Community College

  • Construction management (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Construction Management (AAS)

    McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    McHenry County College, Crystal LakeConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,700
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Management (AAS) at McHenry County College
    More details about Construction Management (AAS) at McHenry County College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,183
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Management (AAS) at McHenry County College

  • Construction management (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Construction Management

    Rockford Career College

    Rockford

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rockford Career College, RockfordConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Associate Construction Management at Rockford Career College
    More details about Associate Construction Management at Rockford Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    31 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Associate Construction Management at Rockford Career College

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Building Construction And Repair Certificate

    Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Parkland College, ChampaignConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Building Construction And Repair Certificate at Parkland College
    More details about Building Construction And Repair Certificate at Parkland College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Building Construction And Repair Certificate at Parkland College

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Building Construction Technician

    Awaken Foundation L3C

    Rockford

    Prerequisite courses

    Awaken Foundation L3C, RockfordConstruction trades certificate or diplomaHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Building Construction Technician at Awaken Foundation L3C
    More details about Building Construction Technician at Awaken Foundation L3C
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Building Construction Technician at Awaken Foundation L3C

  • Building maintenance apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Building Facility Maintenance and Repairer

    YouthBuild Lake County

    North Chicago

    No diploma needed

    YouthBuild Lake County, North ChicagoBuilding maintenance apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Building Facility Maintenance and Repairer at YouthBuild Lake County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

  • Building maintenance apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Building Maint Repairer Registered Apprenticeship 0310HY

    Homework Hangout Club Inc.

    Decatur

    No diploma needed

    Homework Hangout Club Inc., DecaturBuilding maintenance apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Building Maint Repairer Registered Apprenticeship 0310HY at Homework Hangout Club Inc.
    More details about Building Maint Repairer Registered Apprenticeship 0310HY at Homework Hangout Club Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Building Maint Repairer Registered Apprenticeship 0310HY at Homework Hangout Club Inc.

  • Building maintenance apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Building Maintenance Repairer (RAP)

    Heartland Community College

    Normal

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Heartland Community College, NormalBuilding maintenance apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Building Maintenance Repairer (RAP) at Heartland Community College
    More details about Building Maintenance Repairer (RAP) at Heartland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Building Maintenance Repairer (RAP) at Heartland Community College

  • Construction laborer courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CORE/Laborer Level 1

    Associated Builders and Contractors

    Elk Grove Village

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove VillageConstruction laborer courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, CORE/Laborer Level 1 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    More details about CORE/Laborer Level 1 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, CORE/Laborer Level 1 at Associated Builders and Contractors

  • Construction laborer courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Construction Craft Laborer

    Education Design Development & Research Corporation - RAP Chicago

    Chicago

    No diploma needed

    Education Design Development & Research Corporation - RAP Chicago, ChicagoConstruction laborer courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Construction Craft Laborer at Education Design Development & Research Corporation - RAP Chicago
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

  • Construction apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Craft Laborer

    Three Kingdoms Construction

    Chicago

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Kingdoms Construction, ChicagoConstruction apprenticeshipHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Craft Laborer at Three Kingdoms Construction
    More details about Construction Craft Laborer at Three Kingdoms Construction
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Craft Laborer at Three Kingdoms Construction

  • Construction laborer courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Craft Prep Program

    Mount Sterling Fund Office

    Mount Sterling

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mount Sterling Fund Office, Mount SterlingConstruction laborer courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Craft Prep Program at Mount Sterling Fund Office
    More details about Construction Craft Prep Program at Mount Sterling Fund Office
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Craft Prep Program at Mount Sterling Fund Office

  • Construction management (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Design And Management

    Parkland College

    Champaign

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Parkland College, ChampaignConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Construction Design And Management at Parkland College
    More details about Construction Design And Management at Parkland College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Construction Design And Management at Parkland College

  • Construction management (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Construction Management

    Shawnee Community College

    Ullin

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Shawnee Community College, UllinConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Construction Management at Shawnee Community College
    More details about Construction Management at Shawnee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Construction Management at Shawnee Community College

  • Construction management (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Construction Management (AAS)-TE317

    Joliet Junior College

    Joliet

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Joliet Junior College, JolietConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Management (AAS)-TE317 at Joliet Junior College
    More details about Construction Management (AAS)-TE317 at Joliet Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Management (AAS)-TE317 at Joliet Junior College

  • Construction management (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Construction Management - AAS Degree

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Management - AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
    More details about Construction Management - AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Management - AAS Degree at College Of DuPage

  • Construction management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Project Management

    Kaskaskia College

    Centralia

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kaskaskia College, CentraliaConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Construction Project Management at Kaskaskia College
    More details about Construction Project Management at Kaskaskia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Construction Project Management at Kaskaskia College

  • Construction apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Drywall Installer

    Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford

    Rockford

    No diploma needed

    Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford, RockfordConstruction apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Drywall Installer at Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    160 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

  • Building and facilities maintenanceIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Facilities Maintenance - Certificate

    Southeastern Illinois College

    Harrisburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Illinois College, HarrisburgBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Facilities Maintenance - Certificate at Southeastern Illinois College
    More details about Facilities Maintenance - Certificate at Southeastern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Facilities Maintenance - Certificate at Southeastern Illinois College

  • Construction laborer courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Laborer Level 2

    Associated Builders and Contractors

    Elk Grove Village

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Elk Grove VillageConstruction laborer courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    School website, Laborer Level 2 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    More details about Laborer Level 2 at Associated Builders and Contractors
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Laborer Level 2 at Associated Builders and Contractors

  • Construction apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Painter (Const)

    Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford

    Rockford

    No diploma needed

    Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford, RockfordConstruction apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Painter (Const) at Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    160 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

  • Construction apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Roofer

    Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford

    Rockford

    No diploma needed

    Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford, RockfordConstruction apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Roofer at Education Design Development and Research Corp - RAP Rockford
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    160 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Skilled Trades Program

    Capital Area Career Center

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Capital Area Career Center, SpringfieldConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Skilled Trades Program at Capital Area Career Center
    More details about Skilled Trades Program at Capital Area Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    23 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Skilled Trades Program at Capital Area Career Center

How to pay for construction training programs in Illinois

WIOA funding can pay for construction training programs in Illinois

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for construction training programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for construction training programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Construction training programs in Chicago, Rockford, Champaign and other Illinois cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Illinois

How construction training programs compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Illinois

Where the Illinois construction program numbers come from

Which Illinois construction programs are on this list?

These are the construction programs Illinois approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Illinois offers.

How the prices and results of Illinois construction programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

Sources for the facts about construction training programs in Illinois

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Laborers and Helpers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns