Industry Education & Career Resources
Build Illinois
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. BuildIllinois.com was created and developed by the Chicagoland Construction Education & Training Foundation, a subsidiary of the Chicagoland AGC.
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.
Jumpstart your career in the industry and explore education & training resources below!
- BUILD Illinois
- Chicago Building Trades
- Chicagoland Construction Safety Council
- Chicagoland Laborers’ Training and Apprentice Center
- Dawson Technical Institute (Construction Technology Center)
- DCEO (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity)
- Lean Construction Institute
- Mechanical Contractors Association
- ConstructionEducation.com
- U.S. Green Building Council