Training for real careers, founded in the community empowerment tradition of the social justice leader Bishop Louis Henry Ford
for whom Chicago’s Bishop Ford Expressway is named.
Learn about our FREE Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program!
Saint Paul Community Development Ministries (SPCDM), under the leadership of its founder, Pastor Kevin Anthony Ford, is a twelve-week pre-apprenticeship training program designed to prepare under-represented & underemployed populations (men, women, and veterans) to excel on aptitude tests and gain the basic skills needed to be competitive candidates for U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs (USDOL) and a career in the construction sectors.
SPCDM has placed upward of 248 individuals into USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Programs…many have achieved journeyman levels and competed in state-wide welding competitions. Contact our office at (773) 538-5120 for more information. Classes are currently in session, and there are a few available slots. Do not miss this opportunity to register for a living wage, medical benefits, and a pension!
OUR MISSION
01. Strategies You Can Trust
SPCDM’s mission is to keep the peace and move forward by deploying methods of accountability for all parties resulting in a win/win. We believe that developing projects can be SEAMLESS by collaborating with all community stakeholders, including alderman/woman, developers/ contractors, residents, etc… Our reputation and history of success speak for themselves. There’s no substitution for taking the proper course of action for the greater good.
02. Career Readiness
SPCDM dedicates itself to taking the lead in preparing individuals from all walks of life to enter USDOL registered apprenticeship programs (building trades) and other related industries. We believe that preparation is the answer, proven by our placement into careers with living wages, benefits (medical and dental), and a pension.
03. Spirit of Excellence
SPCDM is committed to assisting individuals and organizations in competing with the world. We will assist in your preparation for steady employment and economic stability. We are committed to raising the standard of communication through negotiation and the bar for individuals desiring to enter USDOL-registered apprenticeships by helping to cultivate a spirit of excellence. SPCDM, through our SEAMLESS workforce services, assists in removing all barriers to success, helping the community and contractors to accomplish what was once inconceivable in economic growth.
04. Join Us to Uplift Your Economic Stability
Program Offers:
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- Classroom Instructions
- Wrap-Around Services
- Case Management Support Services
- Resume & Interview Techniques
- Placement Support – Construction Industry – Test Prep
- Industry Recognized Certifications (OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, TradesFutures – MC3 Curriculum)
- Stipends
Eligibility Requirements:
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- Minimum Age of 18 Years Old
- Birth Certificate
- Valid Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- High School Diploma/GED
- Pass a Drug Test
- Pass an Aptitude Test (Math & Reading) at a 10th-grade level
Classroom Hours:
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- 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Monday-Friday
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Location:
- 4550 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60653
- Easily accessible from the Dan Ryan Expressway, CTA rail lines, and bus routes
Registration for Orientation is now being accepted by appointment, Tuesday thru Thursday at 7:00 am sharp, with all mandatory documents.