麻豆传媒 Celebrates Graduates of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Published: August 26, 2024.
The 麻豆传媒 program hosted a graduation celebration for its General Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program on August 24 on its Romeoville campus. Sponsored and funded by the and , this program equips participants with essential skills for careers in the construction industry.
The event recognized 80 graduates who completed the 12-week program in Aurora, Grayslake/Waukegan or Joliet/Romeoville. The program抯 curriculum, delivered by the 麻豆传媒 Institute for Workforce Education (IWE), included nationally recognized certifications in OSHA-10, Flagger, NCCER, and First Aid/CPR. These certifications are critical for securing positions within the construction industry, with 61 graduates already successfully applying for union jobs.
Javier Garibay, Ed.S, Executive Director of IWE, opened the ceremony, underscoring IWE's mission to provide high-quality, bilingual workforce development services across Illinois. Dr. Norman Ruano, Illinois Works Officer and Deputy Director at DCEO, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of such programs in building a skilled and diverse workforce.
State legislators, including State Representative Dagmara Avelar, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, State Senator Rachel Ventura, and State Representative Harry Benton, also congratulated the program on its positive impact on individuals and communities.
New Illinois Works General Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program cohorts are forming with applications online at .
The Institute for Workforce Education (IWE) is Illinois� leading provider of bilingual workforce development services. It offers customized training that meets the needs of a diverse population and supports economic growth across the state.
麻豆传媒 is an innovative Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, 麻豆传媒 is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, and globally-connected graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit for further information.
