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.
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Feb 25
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 @ ChicagoBuilds.org
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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.
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Chicago Builds retweeted
1 Mar 2024
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!
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Chicago Builds retweeted
7 Jun 2025
š āļø 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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Chicago Builds retweeted
5 Jun 2024
Discover how the Chicago Builds Program prepares our high school students for successful careers in the construction industry.
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Chicago Builds retweeted
30 May 2024
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! bit.ly/3Ksqd6Q
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Chicago Builds retweeted
17 Jul 2024
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.
ALT Three individuals using a miter saw to cut a wooden plank at an outdoor community service event. All are wearing protective gear and Bosch-branded shirts.
ALT Two individuals engaged in outdoor work on a wooden structure near a building. One person is holding a power tool and focusing on making an adjustment. The other, wearing a shirt that reads "WHAT HARD WORKERS DESERVE," is observing. The setting includes a grassy area and a school building in the background.
ALT Three people working together on a carpentry project outdoors, with one measuring a wooden board as the others observe. They are surrounded by construction tools and materials.
ALT Two individuals using a compound miter saw on a workbench at an outdoor workshop, with another person observing. Tools and safety equipment visible.
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Feb 25
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!
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14 Feb 2020
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
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10 Jan 2020
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!
19 Dec 2019
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! š
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3 Jan 2020
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!
18 Dec 2019
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
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14 Jun 2019
The Story Of Perkins Bass Elementary In Englewood, The Little School That Did blockclubchicago.org/2019/06ā¦ via @BlockClubChi
15 May 2019
"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."ā Lisa Haisha linkedin.com/pulse/kindness-ā¦
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7 May 2019
Chicago Builds salutes its great team of instructors during Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for your dedicated service to the district-wide students who attend CB every day! You guys are awesome! #buildingthenextgeneration
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23 Apr 2019
Students of @ChicagoBuilds comparing skills and knowledge with the great minds at @Metra
We had the pleasure of welcoming @ChiPubSchools students in the @ChicagoBuilds program to our 47th/49th St shops today where they were able to see our locomotive and railcar rebuild programs in action. We hope you learned a lot, and we wish you the best in your career goals.
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18 Apr 2019
Chicago Builds is working feverishly to meet this new demand for skilled labor---Chicago Pledges 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2040 weforum.org/agenda/2019/04/cā¦ via @wef
21 Feb 2019
Collaboration, teamwork, and skill-building are the cornerstones of our work at Chicago Builds. Building the next generation of skilled tradesmen across the district.
A true example of CPS Departments and personnel coming together for students. What started as one student interested in construction from a conversation (student voice) turned into many students benefiting. Thank you Chicago Build and Curie HS! @CurieHS @ChicagoBuilds @15Network
14 Feb 2019
Sending out love to everyone on this day called Valentine's... don't let today be the "only" day you show, speak or tweet your love for family, friends or coworkers. I challenge you to love every day (start with you first) #BelieveAchieve
13 Feb 2019
Congratulations to the @wyhs State Champion Chess team! Way to represent CPS at the highest level... We salute you and your coaches!!