Teamsters Joint Council

read moreCongratulations again on being chosen for the 2015 Defensive Driving Courses NSC PTD Instructor of the Year. I thought you might like to have the enclosed photo of you receiving the award. Thank you again for all that you do to make the roadways of the world a safer place to drive. Our instructors Richard Lindsay of the Construction Teamsters Training and Upgrading Fund of Southern California, Joe Gleaton of Teamsters Local 509's training center and Joe Costello and Greg Stroud of the Illinois Teamsters/Employers Apprenticeship and Training Fund did a terrific job.

read moreOur mission at the Training Center is to provide job skills training for applicants to enter the Teamsters Construction Industry. The Apprentice Program is a four (4) year program where the students receive continuous education. Once accepted as a Teamster Apprentice, you will receive approximately eight (8) weeks, 200 hours of classroom and hands-on training. The primary objective of the course is to give students the basic skills required to become a safe professional commercial driver in the construction industry.

read moreState of the art truck simulator to help new students become familiar with the equipment and continuing education for returning students to better their skills using a variety of driving scenarios and equipment used in our construction trade. This machine is used to load and unload construction material. Its ability to use all wheel drive and its 54 foot telescopic reach makes it easier to maneuver material in certain situations.

read moreShall possess sufficient educational knowledge to satisfactorily complete the on-the-job learning and related technical instruction. A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required. When required the applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and post high school education and training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable. Applicants must submit a DD-214 (required form) from the Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for such training/experience.

read moreApprenticeship is a formal method of training in a skilled trade. During an apprenticeship period, the apprentice receives classroom instruction and on-the-job training. When on-the-job, you will learn and perform more complex tasks by working with skilled journeymen. Qualified Veterans may be eligible for a monthly stipend for the entire 48 months of the Apprentice Program as long as they remain in good standing as a apprentice. Although the training is free, the selected applicant for the apprenticeship program will be required to provide their Motor Vehicle Report, drug/alcohol test, medical card (DOT physical) and all driver's license fees.