From courses, webinars, foundation case studies, customized eLearning content and in-person programs, the AGC Learning Center brings the educational content you are looking for right to your fingertips in the following topics:

• Business
• Lean Education
• Safety
• Supervisory
• Project Management
• Executive Management
• Workforce/HR
• Building Information Modeling
• & More...

AGC's Contractor Business Essentials is a free, self-paced learning program designed to help new, small, and growing construction firms. Learn practical business fundamentals covering leadership, contracts, business development, financial management, risk mitigation, and more through expert-led online modules.

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AGC of America's Advanced Management Program connects you with experienced leaders from across the construction industry to help you overcome any challenge that lies ahead. Suited for chief executives, senior management and future executives looking to excel as industry professionals. Learning modules include:

• Strategic & Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Leadership
• Contract Dispute Resolution
• Leading Change
• Recruitment, Retention and Succession Planning
• Safety Management
• Reputation and Media Management
• Construction Productivity

Chicagoland AGC is partnered with Construction Experts Inc., an established and dedicated team of highly qualified industry professionals, to provide convenient, interactive online construction education courses for advancing students' construction careers at all levels.

These classes equip students with a variety of resources and collaborative practice in estimating, planning and scheduling, contract documents and construction law, exploration and practice in selecting the right equipment for the job, sustainable construction practices, applying the law to case studies commonly encountered on site, and more.

Advance your career and earn continuing education credits through AGC Edge virtual training courses. All courses feature live instruction via the Zoom platform. Courses are available on a variety of days and time blocks to accommodate your learning schedule. Ideal for construction professionals looking to learn without the hassle of traveling. Be sure to select Chicagoland AGC as you register.

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The construction industry offers opportunities to build a strong career without sinking into student debt that can take decades to pay off. Skilled construction tradesworkers can earn higher starting salaries than the average college graduate. The earning potential in construction is virtually unlimited, with many specialties to choose from and multiple opportunities for fast-track advancement.

The goal of Build Illinois is to educate our students, young people, and individuals seeking new career opportunities on the benefits of choosing a career in construction.

Looking to launch your career in the trades?

Browse CAGC's resource list to contact the right individuals.

The Chicagoland Construction Scholarship Foundation (CCSF) supports future construction leaders by offering renewable scholarships to qualified college students studying construction engineering or construction management. Since this program's inception in 2003, the Foundation has awarded $730,000 to 130 deserving students.

The AGC Education & Research Foundation provides scholarships to students in accredited construction management or related engineering programs, awarding over $11 million to 4,500+ students nationwide since its inception. The Foundation awards over 175 scholarships each year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry. Eligibility criteria apply for undergraduate and graduate scholarships.