Chicago Builds

Chicago Builds is a 2-year off-campus construction training program for 11th/12th grade CPS students who are interested pursuing a career in construction.

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

We are pleased to announce that Chicago Builds is currently accepting applications for school year 2026-2027!
Deadline for applying: April 17, 2026
Application and open house information can be found @ https://t.co/0IrtAL0cY9

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

Happy First Day to all Chicago Public School students and staff. We are excited to welcome our SY27 Cohort!

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

🎓🛠️ CPS proudly celebrates this year’s graduating class of the @ChicagoBuilds Program!

These students have completed two years of rigorous, hands-on technical training in construction, welding, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry — equipping them with industry-recognized certifications and the skills needed to enter union apprenticeships, pursue advanced technical training, or transition directly into the workforce.

Learn more about Chicago Builds — an Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at https://t.co/G50N8tvknB

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

The City of Chicago Department of Buildings partnered with Chicago Builds to provide a 3-day experience for students, including presentations from the Commissioner and their department heads, and a trip to City Hall to meet the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and other city officials.

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

Our Chicago BUILDS program student ambassadors and apprentices in welding and electrical, Donoval & Leonel, are a testament to our CTE programs' success as they embark on their journey to earn paid training opportunities & industry certifications!

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

🎓 ⚒️ From internships to earning industry-recognized certifications in construction, Aiden from Kelly High School has laid a strong foundation for his future with the skills to match! Press play to hear all about his journey in the Chicago Builds Program. #Classof2025 #TheBestAreWithCPS

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[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

Discover how the Chicago Builds Program prepares our high school students for successful careers in the construction industry.

▶️ https://t.co/GjIbDdKevV

[CPS - Chicago Public Schools @ChiPubSchools]

Congrats to the 2024 graduates of the @ChicagoBuilds training program who have earned industry-recognized certifications in electrical, carpentry, heating & cooling (HVAC), & welding. Thanks to our students, the future of construction looks bright! https://t.co/ye6qqmUI1n

[Children First Fund @ChiFirstFund]

Chicago Builds 2024 grads & instructors are building a jungle gym at Edwards Center for Young Learners with help from @BoschToolsNA! Bosch donated 70+ tools to support @ChiPubSchools students in construction training. Volunteers from Bosch stopped by to join in on the project.

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

Major thank you to our partners @Exelon for another amazing workshop with the Chicago Builds students, exploring foundational coding concepts and working directly with IT hardware!

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

Chicago Builds students Takeover @PeoplesGasCHI
We had a great introduction to the vast career offerings available via a career at Peoples Gas. Students were awed by the possibilities. Thank you for your support of our post-secondary initiatives @ChicagoBuilds

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

Thank you Shannon Breymaier @Exelon for the positive feedback on our program @ChicagoBuilds . Our students were excited to have your team on campus as they displayed their new skills!

[Shannon (O'Brien) Breymaier @ShannonOB40]

Had the privilege of joining colleagues from @Exelon and @ComEd yesterday to tour the @ChicagoBuilds program for high schoolers considering careers in construction. The future is bright for these students! 😎

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

@ladydi1279 @ChiPubSchools @ComEd @Exelon Thank you, ComEd for visiting our Chicago Builds campus. Your presence and thought-leadership were invaluable. We look forward to "building" a great partnership with your team and @ChicagoBuilds!💪

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

So glad to have Chief McDade and partners from Exelon and ComEd on the Chicago Builds campus to learn more about the great things going on @ChicagoBuilds. Our students are "building" their career opportunities every day in the Trades!

[LaTanya D. McDade, Ed.D. @LDMcDade]

So impressed with @ChiPubSchools students studying in the fields of carpentry, electricity, HVAC, welding, & general construction @ChicagoBuilds. Students are gaining the technical skills to start a career & develop a strong post secondary plan for success! @janicejackson

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

@CPSTeachLearn @ChiPubSchools @janicejackson Thank you, Chief McDade, for visiting our campus and touring our facilities. The students were excited to have you see what they are learning everyday @ChicagoBuilds. Your continued support will make a huge impact in the post-secondary success of the program. Happy New Year!

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

@JeffDase @DPS61Decatur @SuptDPS61 Congratulations on the free-agent signing of Jeff Dase... one of the top point guards in Education. Your team should be in the playoffs every year now--#leadbyexample, #followmylead

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

@brandon_r_horan @BarackObama @USWNT Congrats on your BIG victory! Keep "building" on your greatness... btw, send date and address of BBQ

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@CPSScholarships @ChiPubSchools @TheGatesScholar @CPSParentU @MClarkEagles Outstanding work and leadership Michelle Harris

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The Story Of Perkins Bass Elementary In Englewood, The Little School That Did https://t.co/UuceaMlIP0 via @BlockClubChi

[Chicago Builds @ChicagoBuilds]

"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader. They set out to make the difference. It is never about the role - always about the goal."​ Lisa Haisha https://t.co/coClZBPCD5