Apprenticeship & Training
Earn While You Learn
Apprenticeship
Build Your Future with No Debt and Real Rewards
Ready to kickstart a career that pays you to learn? The Laborers’ Local 165 Apprenticeship Program is your pathway to a high-demand, high-reward career in the construction industry—without the burden of student debt.
As an apprentice, you’ll earn competitive wages and full benefits from day one while receiving hands-on training from industry professionals who know the work inside and out. Our instructors are experienced tradespeople committed to your success and safety on the job. You’ll gain the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to thrive in today’s construction industry and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your construction career to the next level, Laborers Local 165 is the place to do it. As a union laborer, you’ll gain access to steady work, competitive wages, health and retirement benefits, and top-notch training. More than a job—it’s a career with real support behind you.
No debt. No dead ends.
Just a real career, real training, and a real future.
Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors’ Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are given without regard to age, sex, religion, race, color, or national origin.
Training
Stay Sharp. Stay Safe. Stay Ahead.
At Laborers’ Local 165, we believe top-notch training builds top-notch workers. That’s why our members train in cutting-edge facilities designed to reflect real-world job sites and the future of the construction industry. From hands-on learning to classroom instruction, you’ll have access to the latest tools, techniques, and technologies that keep you competitive and job-ready.
Our training program covers a wide range of essential skills—like concrete work, scaffolding, pipe laying, and more—while also offering industry-recognized certifications and licenses that employers demand. Whether it’s OSHA, CPR, asbestos abatement, or flagging, we make sure you’re qualified, certified, and ready to work safely and effectively.
Safety - Protecting Workers
Safety isn’t just a part of our training—it’s at the core of everything we do. We prepare our members to protect themselves, their coworkers, and their worksites. Because a safe worker is a strong worker—and a strong union depends on both.
Building Skills for Tomorrow’s Job Sites
Construction is always evolving. Our training keeps you ahead of the curve, so you’re not just ready for the next job—you’re ready for the next generation of jobs.
Learn from the best
Expert Instructors. Real Experience. Union Strong.
Behind every skilled laborer is a team of dedicated trainers who know what it takes to succeed. At the heart of our Apprenticeship & Training Program is a team of seasoned instructors—all proud union members with years of real-world construction experience.
They’ve walked the job sites, poured the concrete, set the forms, and managed the crews. Now, they’re passing that knowledge on to you. From safety practices to cutting-edge techniques, our instructors are here to make sure every apprentice and journeyworker has the tools they need to thrive.
They don’t just teach the trade—they live it. And they’re committed to building up the next generation of laborers with the same union pride, professionalism, and work ethic that have shaped their own careers.
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