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Programs

Join one of Revolution Workshop's Free
​Training Programs


Learn about our different programs
Trades Pathways Program
This program prepares you to work out in the field in roles like carpenter, laborer, electrician, and more on job sites ranging from building a house to raising a skyscraper. Salaries for these roles range from $18/hr. on up to $45/hr.
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Program Details:
  • 12 weeks 
  • Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
  • Training takes place at our East Garfield Park or Roseland locations

Program Requirements:
  • Be between 18 - 40 years old
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Have or be able to obtain/reinstate your Driver's License

You'll receive:
  • Expert Training in hand and power tools, materials handling, safety, and more.
  • Weekly Stipend
  • Tools
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • First Aid/CPR certificate
  • NCCER Core certificate
  • OSHA-10 certificate
  • A complete set of tools
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Professional Pathways Program
This program trains you in the technology, design, and project management skills you need for roles like CAD drafter, assistant project engineer, project coordinator, estimators, etc. Salaries for these roles range from $25/hr. on up to $70,000 per year.

Program Details:
  • 14 weeks
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5 - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Training takes place at our East Garfield Park location

Program Requirements:
  • Be between 18 - 40 years old
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Have or be able to obtain/reinstate your Driver's License
  • One year of relevant experience (which can include our program!)

You'll receive:
  • Expert Training in AutoCAD and Autodesk Construction Cloud, project management best practices, building systems, and more.
  • Weekly Stipend
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Job Placement Assistance​
  • North Star Digital Literacy certificate
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Need help signing up? Contact our Community Outreach Coordinator Michael Bradley at [email protected]

Find the location that works best for you
East Garfield Park - 3410 West Lake Street, Chicago
Near various CTA bus lines and the Kedzie and Conservatory Green Line stops
Roseland - 120 East 111th Street, Chicago
Near various CTA bus lines and the Metra Electric (ME) line

RW's Programs are Supported by


Revolution Workshop is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
​708.529.6288 • [email protected]
East Garfield Park: 3410 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL  60624
Roseland: 120 E. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60628


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  • About
    • RW Team
    • Connect
  • Programs
    • Trades Pathways Program
    • Professional Pathways Program
  • Employers
  • Impact
    • Advocacy
    • News
    • Blog
  • Join Us
    • Volunteer
    • Careers
  • Shop RW
  • Give