CDOT has partnered with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to connect local residents with construction jobs for the Jackson Park Transportation Improvements project, in support of the Obama Presidential Center. The Partnership is working directly with contractors to fill construction trade positions. If you are a skilled tradesperson interested in working on the project, please complete the form below and The Partnership will begin your screening and hiring process. If you need training in a construction-related occupation, you will be connected to the appropriate resources.

Tell us about yourself:

First Name *

Last Name *

What is your zip code? *

What is the name of Your Community Area?

Which Ward Do You Reside?

Date of Birth? +

How do you identify your gender? *

Female

Male

Transgender or gender non-conforming

I define my gender as: I define my gender as:

How do you identify your race? *

Highest Education Level Completed? *

Please list pre-apprenticeship construction training credentials/certificates:

Are you applying for a Security Guard position? *

Yes

No

Are you a member of a trade union? *

Yes

No

If yes, which Union/Specialty and Local Number?

Upload Union Card (Front/Back)

If you are a union member, are you in good standing and current on paying union dues? *

Yes

No

Are you currently working on a construction project? *

Yes

No

If yes, briefly describe work on construction project?

When is your scope of work projected to end on construction project? +

Please attach your most recent resume and construction credentials here.

How can we reach you?

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Phone Number *

Alternate Phone Number

Email Address *

More about you:

Do you have a current driver's license? *

Yes

No

I have a CDL I have a CDL

Do you have consistent access to a vehicle? *

Yes

No

Are you a returning citizen? *

Yes

No

Are you already affiliated with any of the following organizations? * 🛈

Did you select Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Section 3? *

Yes

No

Are you a public housing resident?

Yes

No

Do you have a Housing Choice Voucher?

Yes

No

Tenant ID #

Training, Support, and Career Coaching Opportunities:

If you need training in a construction-related occupation, please fill out below to be connected to the appropriate resources.

Are you interested in expanding your career opportunities through training, coaching and career supports?

Yes

No

Unsure

What kind of training or certifications would you like to obtain?

Do you need help paying for any of the following in order to work?

Please select the American Job Center or salelite site you would like to be referred to: 🛈

Northside American Job Center at Truman College

Westside American Job Center (Garfield Park)

South West American Job Center at Daley College

Mid South American Job Center (Bronzeville)

Near West American Job Center (Pilsen)

Greater Chatham Education and Resource Center

I am already connected to a workforce agency and do not need a referral.

American Indian / Alaskan Native	Asian
Black / African American	Middle Eastern / North African
Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander	White
Latino / Hispanic	Multi-Racial
Other: Other:

Austin Coming Together	Community Assistance Programs (CAPs)
Central States SER	Chicago CRED
Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Section 3	Chicago Urban League Community Trades Programs
Chicago Women In Trades -	Communities Empowered through Construction
Construction Works powered by Illinois Tollway	Crudup Rockford
Dawson Technical Institute	Greater West Town Community Development Partnership
IMAN	Mid-South AJC
Near West AJC	North Suburban AJC
Northside AJC	Project HOOD
Revolution Workshop	Safer Foundation
South Suburban AJC Harvey	South Suburban AJC Prairie State
Southwest AJC	Southwest Suburban AJC
St. Leonard's Ministries	St. Paul Community Development Ministries
West Suburban AJC	Westside AJC
I am not affiliated with a listed workforce organization	Other Other