Assistant Project Engineer

Skills that will be gained

Technical Skills

• Blueprint Reading
• Estimation
• Documentation
• Compliance
• Bid Leveling
• Project Management

Leadership Skills

• Construction Project Coordination and Management Techniques
• Construction Documentation Management
• Stakeholder Mitigation Strategies

Financial Literacy

• Saving & Spending
• Building Credit
• Types of Capital
• Access to Personal Capital
• Insurance & Retirement

Career Readiness & Soft Skills

• Resume Writing
• Interview Skills
• Elevator Pitches
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service Mitigation

Requirements

• 18+ Years Old
• Proof of Identification
• High School Diploma/GED/or HiSET
• Must reside in Chicago’s West or South Sides

(A full breakdown of eligibility will be provided in the application. You can also use the City of Chicago TIF (Planning Regions Map) tool to determine your location’s eligibility. For more questions, you can contact the program lead at the bottom of this page.)

Additional Information

• This is a no-cost-to-you, grant-funded program

Cohort Schedule

• Location: Blackhawks Ice Center
• Address: 1801 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
• Start Date: August 3, 2026
• Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Duration: 12 Weeks