Applying for an Apprenticeship

Applying for a General Carpentry or Concrete Form Builders (CFB)

Apprenticeship

Applications are accepted during specific Application Periods, as determined by the Apprentice Program

Entry Process

• Applicant must be at least 17 years of age to apply, 18 years to start attending classes.
• Each candidate will need to fill out an application online. A link will be posted on our website mactc.org.
• During the application period, the applicant will need to appear in-person at Carpenter Training Center, 1256 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 with a valid Driver’s License or Government Issued State ID and submit a $25 Non-Refundable Application processing fee (Cashier’s Check/Money Order/Credit and Debit Card accepted/No Cash).

Veterans only: DD214 Form also needs to be submitted.

If you fail to appear with your ID and a $25 non-refundable processing fee during the application period, your online application will be voided.

• Once those requirements are completed, the applicant will be given the testing dates to gain entry into our Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Prior to starting a class, applicant must:

• Submit High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or officially sealed High School Transcripts (minimum 8 credits).
• Submit Original Social Security Card or receipt showing duplicate card has been applied for or official IRS document confirming ITIN #
• Pass a drug test
• Be physically able to perform the work of a trade

A recommendation letter from a signatory contractor or Local Union is not required to apply for our Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

If you are a Military Veteran, you may be eligible for expedited entry

•  Veterans please register at www.HelmetstoHardhats.org. Please follow up with this office at (847) 640-7373.

You do not need prior experience working on a job site or with hand tools or machinery.