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Union Trades 101: Apprenticeships, Careers & Opportunities

Hosted by Lake County Workforce Development and IDES
2026-11-05 11:00:00 2026-11-05 13:00:00 America/Chicago Union Trades 101: Apprenticeships, Careers & Opportunities Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B

Thursday, November 05
11:00am - 1:00pm

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In collaboration with Veterans Path to Hope (VPH) and Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO). Learn about trade careers, apprenticeships, unions, hiring & needed skills.

Meet with local trade union representatives who are eager to connect job seekers with apprenticeship opportunities. Hear from a panel of professionals who will share their insights into careers in the trades, local trade unions, hiring processes, and benefits of joining a union. Understand what skills are needed to enter the union trades.  *Early access for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Spouses at 10:30 AM 

 

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Partnership | Discussions & Forums |

TAGS: | Veterans | trade | jobs |

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