FREE JOB TRAINING

Program Overview

  • Free Workforce Recycling Training Program designed to prepare entry-level workers for careers in recycling, electronic recycling and warehousing

  • Sixweek training curriculum delivered in a cohort-based format

Training Focus Areas

  • Core workplace competencies:

    • Safety

    • Quality

    • Productivity

    • Teamwork

    • Communication

    • Sustainability

  • Introduction to industry standards and operational workflows

  • Includes resume writing and interview preparation

Learning Format

  • Combination of classroom instruction and hands-on learning

  • Designed to ensure participants are jobready

Career Outcomes

  • Preparation for roles in:

    • Recycling Warehouse operations

    • Electronic waste (ewaste)

  • Graduates earn:

    • OSHA10 certification

    • Forklift certification

    • Documented job skills and readiness tools

Participant Support

  • Transportation assistance (gas cards or bus cards)

  • Laptop computer provided

  • Work boots provided

How to Get More Information

Complete the form below and a Career Planner will follow up with more information and to check your eligibility!

Through The Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program funded under Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, CAIC is able to partner with employers and local educational institutions to fund, develop, and provide opportunities for individuals to enter the workforce.