海角社区

Apply today for the Spring 2027 program!

The Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) is a free, comprehensive pre-apprenticeship program that prepares individuals for careers in the highway construction trades. Funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, HCCTP is focused on increasing workforce diversity by supporting minorities, women, and disadvantaged individuals.

This program emphasizes life-long learning and provides opportunities for further education and assistance to improve employability in Illinois鈥� highway construction industry. The program is聽implemented through eleven Community Colleges throughout the state. Each of these Community Colleges offer at least two training sessions per year.

Students in the program receive a stipend, tools, and intensive training in highway construction-related skills, such as mathematics for the trades, job/life skills, first aid/CPR, introduction to welding, carpentry, concrete flatwork, surveying, blueprint reading, introduction to tools, forklift operation and OSHA 10-hour certification, etc. Additionally, each Community College provides its graduates with assistance in obtaining placement in Illinois鈥� highway construction trade unions, apprenticeship programs and/or with IDOT highway construction contractors.

The current program at 海角社区 consists of two 12-week cohorts each year 鈥� typically beginning in February and August. Each cohort is comprised of 450 hours of both classroom and 鈥渉ands-on鈥� instruction. Classes take place from 7:00 a.m. 鈥� 3:30 p.m., Monday 鈥� Friday on the 海角社区 campus and at various project sites throughout the region. Candidates who successfully complete the program participate in a graduation ceremony.

Program Eligibility

To be considered for admission into the program, candidates must:

• be at least 18 years of age
• have a high school diploma or GED
• possess a valid driver鈥檚 license
• consent to and successfully pass drug screenings
• have reliable transportation
• have reliable childcare (if applicable)
  

Program Applications

Complete and submit the application below to be considered for the program.

For more program information, contact the HCCTP Assistant Manager, Kaylee Leach, at (618) 985-2828, ext. 8643 or email her at Kaylee.Leach@jalc.edu.

Community Project Requests

HCCTP students complete projects within the 海角社区 district for non-profit and government entities to gain experience and learn practical skills. If you would like to submit a project for consideration and are certain it meets eligibility guidelines, you may complete and submit the 鈥淧roject Request Form鈥� by clicking the button below. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for fit and compliance with guidelines. You will be contacted should we need additional information or wish to proceed with your project. You may direct questions to the HCCTP Assistant Manager at 618-985-2828, ext. 8643.

Community Project Eligibility Guidelines

Before submitting a 鈥淧roject Request Form鈥�, please ensure your organization and project meet the guidelines below:

1. Organization is a non-profit organization, park district, or government entity.
2. Organization is located within the 海角社区 district.
3. The requested project:
   1. pertains to construction basics with transferable skills,
   2. will keep multiple students busy,
   3. is able to be completed within 10 weeks or less, and
   4. is safe for students and staff without hazards.