​ConstructionWorks Powered by the Illinois Tollway

Learn Skills Today That You Can Use On The Job Tomorrow
ConstructionWorks Powered by the Illinois Tollway is a FREE program designed to link job seekers with opportunities for rewarding careers in Illinois’ high-demand transportation industry.

E&ES is a proud partner of the ConstructionWorks program. As a partner, we provide comprehensive support to those interested in pursuing a career in the construction trades. The ConstructionWorks program supports men and women seeking opportunities in the skilled building trades, including heavy construction. ​​

What are the Construction Trades?
There are a wide variety of jobs in the heavy construction industry, including:
• Equipment operators
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Iron workers
• Cement masons
• Laborers
Jobs in the construction trades pay family-supporting wages and offer benefits. ConstructionWorks links job seekers with jobs and apprenticeships in the construction trades.

Support Services to Help Job Seekers be Successful
ConstructionWorks pairs each job seeker with a Career Coach to connect them with the opportunities and resources needed to be successful. Through ConstructionWorks, job seekers also have access to supportive services to help navigate the challenges of transitioning to a new job, including;
• Transportation
• Work apparel and tools
• Childcare
• Financial coaching
• Drug counseling
• Work eligibility
• Basic skills and adult education referrals

Who is Eligible?
Individuals who participate in the ConstructionWorks program must be:
• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Unemployed, under employed, or seeking career growth in the construction industry

Get Started!
If you are ready for a career on the construction trades, contact us today! The ConstructionWorks program is available at each of the four American Job Centers operated by E&ES:

In Chicago: 
Mid-South American Job Center 
Southwest American Job Center at Daley College

In Suburban Cook County:
West Suburban Cook County American Job Center
South Suburban Cook County American Job Center