Revolution Workshop builds skills, hope, and resilience in Chicago's underserved communities through construction job training and job creation.

​Our Work

WE provide free, pre-apprenticeship construction training that leads to careers in the skilled trades. 
WE believe woodworking is transformative. Our graduates and Social Enterprise staff craft fine, custom-made furniture. Every sale supports our training program and the communities we serve.
WE address the skilled trades labor shortage by continuously refining our model to meet the needs of our Employer Partners.

Our Outcomes


154 people trained
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​84% trainees complete the program

91% placed in jobs 

86 partner companies have hired graduates
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$18.20 per hour average wage per hour
 
100% retained employment @ 1 month

88% retained employment @ 3 months

88% retained employment @ 6 months
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Our Impact

Click here to see our Impact Report
"Revolution Workshop set me up for the future. If I never went through the program, there’s no telling what I would be doing. RW is beyond construction…It’s family.”
​-  RW Graduate
"Our experience with RW has been positive, born out of a true partnership. Graduates have gone on to make meaningful contributions to Power's projects and have become valuable members of our team." 
​- RW Employer Partner

Our Partners