Aug 31 2010
Military veterans in Northeastern Illinois are invited to a free Open House to learn about careers in the Bricklaying, Tuck Pointing, Tile Setting and Plastering trades.
The program is scheduled for September 21, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is sponsored by Helmets to Hardhats, a non-profit organization that helps veterans find careers in the construction industry.
The Open House will be held at the Bricklayers District Council Training Center at 2140 Corporate Drive in Addison, IL. Hands-on demonstrations will provide attendees with a look at career options in the skilled trades and what it takes to become a construction industry professional.
Instruction and career counseling will be provided by Apprenticeship Coordinators and Trainers from the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.
The event is open to all veterans who are registered with the Helmets to Hardhats program.
Bill Mulcrone, Midwestern Regional Director for Helmets to Hardhats, says, "The training and discipline received during military service makes veterans very attractive to construction industry employers." The Open House, he adds, is an outstanding opportunity for veterans to learn how their military service can segue into a well-paying and enjoyable career in construction.
Andrew Gasca, Vietnam Veteran and Program Coordinator for the Bricklayers District Council Training Center, says, "This is a great opportunity to receive valuable insights into the trades from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced craftsmen in our area." He also hopes that many local veterans will take full advantage of this event. "Outreach efforts such as these, designed to facilitate quality employment opportunities for veterans, were not widely available during the Vietnam era. I encourage today's veterans not to pass up on chances like these in honor and recognition of their service."
Source: http://www.helmetstohardhats.org/