Construction Industry Service Corporation

Halloween's tomorrow! Not the MOVIE but the HOLIDAY. When buying your Halloween candy, use the power of your paycheck to support good jobs that pay well and respect the rights of working people.

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Hundreds and hundreds of participants visited this year's DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo, held Oct. 24 at the Warrenville-based IBEW Local 701. Not only did participants visit SEVERAL Union trade tables to talk with Union reps about their programs, they got a special tour of Local 701's Apprenticeship school to learn about the curriculum and see what an interactive classroom for the real-world looks like.
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🌟 CISCO is excited to be part of the annual DuPage County Trade and Apprenticeship Expo! We'll be there to greet you when you come in!

🛠️ Join us to connect with skilled Union tradespeople, explore Union construction career opportunities and celebrate the strength of our Union community. Let’s build a brighter future together! 💪✨
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It is with heavy hearts that CISCO shares the news of the passing of Don Henderson on Oct. 20, 2024. He was a founding Board Member of CISCO, our area’s largest Labor and Management Organization. His son David is a current CISCO Board Member and past Board President.

After high school, Don joined his father in the family construction business. Jos. J. Henderson and Son, Inc. was started in 1928 and is still operating as a family business. Don was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 250. Above all else, Don loved building things.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society or one of the many charities he supported.

Rest in peace, Don. You will be deeply missed.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gurnee-il/donald-henderson-12035516

Doors are open until 4 p.m. today for Chicago Build - the largest construction and design show in the Midwest! Network, hear world-class speakers, and see live demos.

Everything from AI in construction, climate adaptation, and promoting social equity can be found today and tomorrow at Chicago Build 2024.

While vendors are showing their latest products and innovations, panelists are tackling topics on latest tech trends, ethics and regenerative design.

Register for this week's DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo! Get the opportunity to meet with more than a dozen of DuPage County’s Union construction building trade affiliates and representatives from their respective Apprenticeship training programs. This is a perfect opportunity to help high school students, recent graduates, or career changers discover the many opportunities of a career in the trades!
Registration link in comments.

Interested in a trade career? PowerForward DuPage has you covered | NCTV17 Those interested in a trade career can attend the DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on October 24, 2024, at the IBEW Local 701.

Heads up for future electricians! The Chicago-based International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 is hosting an Open House for two days in November so you can tour its Apprenticeship school, learn about the solar industry, view tools of the trade and see how new tech is used out in the field.
✔️ Free and open to the public
✔️ Noon to 5 p.m., Friday, November 15
✔️ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, November 16
✔️IBEW-NECA Technical Institute, 6201 W. 115th St., Alsip IL
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Registration-Guests

🎓 Attention Future Scholars! 🎓
CISCO is excited to announce it is accepting scholarship applications! Whether you're an aspiring student looking to kickstart your academic journey, or already in college, this is your opportunity to make your dreams a reality.

Every year, CISCO provides access to financial aid with support for tuition, books, and more. Invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities. Application deadline is February 14, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our academic community!
Find applications here: https://shorturl.at/bFLN3

Projects are starting to come in for CISCO's Project of the Year award. If you think you have an amazing Union construction project - PROVE IT by submitting your project in one of our six categories:
✔️ New Construction – Chicago (above $20M)
✔️ New Construction – Suburbs (above $20M)
✔️ New Construction – Chicago or Suburbs (below $20M)
✔️ Infrastructure – Road, Excavation, Bridge or Utilities
✔️ Rehabilitation – Chicago or Suburbs
✔️ Residential – Chicago or Suburbs
Your project should demonstrate dedication to quality of construction, design, impact to community and safety record.
https://www.cisco.org/.../nominations-open-for-ciscos.../
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Make sure you register for this week's Plumbing Contractors Association of Greater Chicago and Plumbing Council (Joint) Annual Meeting at Pinstripes in Oak Brook.
✅ 6-9 p.m.
✅ Wednesday, Oct. 16
✅ Pinstripes in Oak Brook
✅ PCA news and information update
✅ . . . AND THEN WE'RE BOWLING!
Register here: https://www.pcaofchicago.com/pca-events.html

Register for the FREE October 24 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo. It's open to the public and for people of all ages. Get the opportunity to meet with more than a dozen of DuPage County’s Union construction building trade affiliates and representatives from their respective Apprenticeship training programs. This is a perfect opportunity to help high school students, recent graduates, or career changers discover the many opportunities of a career in the trades!
Register here:
https://powerforwarddupage.com/news/register-today/

The celebration is in full swing for Chicago Federation of Labor Bob Reiter who was named the 2024 Italian American Labor Council of Greater Chicago’s Man of the Year for his leadership, dedication and commitment to the Unionized Labor movement!

Futurist, trends & innovation expert Jim Carroll gave attendees of the Great Lakes Construction Association’s presentation - Effects of AI on the Union Construction Industry, an understanding on how AI may impact the Union construction industry.

Without a doubt, the AI community is here to build our future, the problem Carroll said, is no one is quite sure how. AI is bringing rapid specialization to every industry and will allow us to learn how to learn again, by giving us tools to enhance our jobs.

CISCO is accepting nominations for it 19th annual Project of the Year award, which recognizes top quality, Union construction projects in six categories:
✅ New Construction – Chicago (above $20M)
✅ New Construction – Suburbs (above $20M)
✅ New Construction – Chicago or Suburbs (below $20M)
✅ Infrastructure – Road, Excavation, Bridge or Utilities
✅ Rehabilitation – Chicago or Suburbs
✅ Residential – Chicago or Suburbs
Your project should demonstrate dedication to: quality of construction, design, impact to community and safety record.
https://www.cisco.org/.../nominations-open-for-ciscos.../

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM IUOE Local 150: We are sharing news that the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 has decided not to open applications for the Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program for the 2024-2025 term.

Local 150 carefully monitors projects and man-hours. Given the shift in manpower requirements on the heavy highway side of our union, which is directly linked to the loss of natural gas pipe replacements for Nicor and Peoples Gas, along with the current restrictions on spending for grid improvements, we are being cautious right now.

We also are sharing news that for those who applied to the Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program last year, your application will remain active this year.

However, please note that the applications for our other three year-round apprenticeship programs remain open:
Heavy Equipment Technician
Construction Building Inspector, GeoThermal and Water Well Driller

We encourage interested candidates to consider these alternative pathways, which offer equally rewarding and challenging career opportunities. Each program provides comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals in the field.
Thank you for your understanding and continued interest in the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.

Learn more about applying and how to prepare here:
https://local150.org/asip/faq/

Nourishing Hope and Gateway To Learning benefited from the success of CISCO's recent Golf Outing when both received a donation to further their missions to serve the community.
Read more here: https://www.cisco.org/2024/10/01/charities-benefit-from-proceeds-of-cisco-golf-outing/

Des Plaines Valley Region (DVR) Education for Employment Regional Delivery System are putting CISCO's Apprenticeship Guide books to good use. DVR is a consortium of school districts building the future for elementary, high schools and community college students through partnerships with business, industry and the community.

DVR Administrative Assistant Mary Kaye and Career Coordinator Ericka said they are thrilled to get the new CISCO Apprenticeship Guides. DVR Director Dr. Michael Kuhn said he also loved the new look and valuable information it provides.

Kuhn will make sure every counselor and administrator throughout the district gets a copy and students are aware of the Guide. He also is promoting CISCO's website for its informative videos and test prep.

Download CISCO's Apprenticeship Guide here: https://shorturl.at/umi3s

Dignitaries, Labor leaders, community members and Hire360 Partners supporters await the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Training and Business Development Center.

National Apprenticeship Week will happen November 17-23, 2024. In honor of this week, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program is offering a virtual presentation about its successful Apprenticeship program!
Register here: https://mactc.wufoo.com/forms/q1nsjtjo1jrrc7y/

CISCO honors and celebrates all construction tradespeople today for their essential services. Without you, our nation would not be able to build itself up!

CISCO is accepting nominations for it 19th annual Project of the Year award, which recognizes top quality, Union construction projects in six categories:

✅ New Construction – Chicago (above $20M)
✅ New Construction – Suburbs (above $20M)
✅ New Construction – Chicago or Suburbs (below $20M)
✅ Infrastructure – Road, Excavation, Bridge or Utilities
✅ Rehabilitation – Chicago or Suburbs
✅ Residential – Chicago or Suburbs

Your project should demonstrate dedication to: quality of construction, design, impact to community and safety record.
https://www.cisco.org/2024/09/19/nominations-open-for-ciscos-2024-project-of-the-year-awards/

Register for the October 24 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo! Get the opportunity to meet with more than a dozen of DuPage County’s Union construction building trade affiliates and representatives from their respective Apprenticeship training programs. This is a perfect opportunity to help high school students, recent graduates, or career changers discover the many opportunities of a career in the trades!
Register here:
https://powerforwarddupage.com/news/register-today/