Apprentice Program

The Laborers' Apprenticeship is designed as a two-year program. A minimum of 2400 hours of on-the-job work training and 360 hours of classroom training is required over the course of two years in order to become a journeyworker. Apprentices start at 60 percent of the journeyworker's rate and progress to 70, 80, 90 and 100 percent as they fulfill specific work and training requirements. Benefits are established using the same guidelines as for journeyworkers.

Looking to build a future as a Union Laborer? Visit the Chicago Laborers’ District Council website at http://www.liunachicago.org/about-us/what-do-laborers-do.

Individuals interested in the Apprenticeship Program must be sponsored by a Signatory Contractor.

Signatory Contractors must submit an online application in order to sponsor an Apprentice.

Additional requirements are:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Physically able to perform the work of the trade
• Have a reading, writing, understanding and communication ability in the English language
• Minimum 10th grade education
• Possess a social security card
• Possess a valid driver's license

Sponsorships are accepted year round.

For additional questions contact the Training Center in Carol Stream at (630) 653-0006.

You've decided you want the LIUNA difference. Here's how to join.

Working men and women get the LIUNA difference in several ways

• If you are a construction worker or a public employee, by joining together with coworkers to form a union with LIUNA.
• In the construction industry, by reaching out to a Local Union where you live or work.
• By working for an employer which already has a contract with LIUNA.

Equal Employment Opportunity Pledge

LiUNA Chicagoland Laborers’ District Council Training & Apprentice Fund will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years or older. LiUNA Chicagoland Laborers’ District Council Training & Apprentice Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30, Section 5(c)(1).