Great to have our team at @dawsontechnical today connecting with students and employers who are building the future of our workforce here in the 5th District!
From skilled trades to emerging industries, these opportunities are about more than jobs, they’re about creating pathways to economic stability and long-term success for our communities.
Proud to support programs that invest in talent, strengthen our local economy, and ensure every student has a clear path forward.
Tosha Scott is pursuing Construction Carpentry at Dawson Technical Institute.
Skilled trades create real opportunity, careers that build stability, independence, and long-term impact.
We’re proud to support Tosha as she steps into a future built by her own hands.
#TogetherWeStandGala
#BlackContractorsUnited
#ChicagoConstruction
#SkilledTrades
#ConstructionCarpentry
#CarpenterLife
#FutureBuilders
#DawsonTech
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A day in life with the Dawson Tech Overhead Team! From learning to advancing, our students are getting ready to start their journey with Comed. Check out a behind-the-scenes look! #kennedykingcollege #OverheadTeam #comed
Big things happened when Simeon Career Academy joined Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) for an exclusive "Real Talk Trades" session! 🛠️
Our students got the inside scoop on how to turn their current skills into lifelong careers with some of Chicago’s most powerful unions, including:
• IBEW Local 134 (Electricians)
• Pipefitters Local 597
• Roofers & Waterproofers
• Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
• Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT)
DTI was honored to attend ComEd’s Partnership Kickoff Meeting and was thrilled to see two of our very own DTI students featured on the panel! 👏
They shared their journeys graduating from the ComEd Infrastructure Program, advancing through DTI, and securing lucrative, family-sustaining careers in the trades. Seeing our students thrive and tell their stories was truly inspiring.
Congratulations to ComEd on 14 years of the Infrastructure Program and on serving over 1,000 participants across the region. Your commitment to workforce development is changing lives and strengthening communities.
To our students—seeing you shine was an honor. Wishing you continued success in all your future endeavors! 💪⚡🏗️
#WorkforceDevelopment #InfrastructureCareers #StudentSuccess #DTIProud #SkilledTrades PartnershipsThatWork
At DTI, our students are learning the skills that keep our communities safe and our cities growing.
🔹 Gas Utility Worker trainees are mastering the art of detecting and responding to gas leaks — protecting homes, families, and entire neighborhoods.
🔹 Morning Carpentry and Highway Construction students are literally building their futures from the ground up. From framing walls to understanding roadway infrastructure, they’re constructing the foundation of their own success.
Hands-on training. Real industry skills. Careers that matter.
Groundbreakers start here. 💪🏽🏗️🔥 #DTI #Groundbreakers #TradesTraining #GasUtility #CarpentryLife #HighwayConstruction #BuildYourFuture #CareerInTrades #HandsOnTraining #SkilledTrades #ConstructionCareers #DTIProud
Let’s talk about yesterday!!! What an incredible day at DTI!
Thank you to our amazing staff, dedicated employers, supportive community-based organizations, strong union partners, and our outstanding students for showing up and making yesterday’s Career Fair a huge success.
Your energy, commitment, and collaboration created an inspiring atmosphere filled with opportunity and connection. DTI continues to thrive because of each of you.
Together, we are building pathways. Together, we are building futures. 💙🛠️⚡️
#DTI #CareerFair #SkilledTrades #CommunityStrong #BuildingFutures #GroundbreakersStudyHere
Farewell to the old Welding Lab! 🔥
A huge thank you to Dean Lucretzia Jamison, previous dean, for securing $1 million to renovate the Welding Lab! Her unwavering dedication will leave a lasting impression and legacy at Dawson Technical Institute. 💪
We can’t wait to see the new state-of-the-art lab once it’s completed — thank you for paving the way for future generations of welders!
Special thanks to our Evening Carpentry students for helping clear out the old lab — teamwork makes the dream work! 👏
#DTIPride #GroundbreakersStudyHere #Welding #TradesEducation #LegacyOfLeadership #DawsonTech #ConstructionCareers #BuildingTheFuture
Career goals on your mind? 👷🏾♀️⚡️
Join us Wednesday, November 12, 2025 for DTI’s Skilled Trades Career Fair! Meet employers, explore high-demand careers, and learn how to start your journey in construction, electrical, welding, plumbing, and more.
📍 Details in the flyer — tag a friend and pull up!
#DTI #GroundbreakersStudyHere #CareerFair #SkilledTrades #ChicagoJobs #CityColleges #ConstructionCareers
Chicago’s future runs through DTI! 🌆
⚡ Train to power the city as an Overhead Electrical Line Worker.
🔌 Apply today at apply.ccc.edu. Are you ready? #DTI #GroundbreakersStudyHere #OverheadElectricalLineWorker #ElectricalTraining #SkilledTrades #PowerYourFuture #BuildYourCareer #HandsOnLearning #TradeCareers #WorkforceReady #CareerInTheTrades #DawsonTechnicalInstitute
Do you work during the day? 🌇
Take the next step toward a career in the trades with our Evening Carpentry and Plumbing Programs at Dawson Technical Institute!
Hands-on training. Industry-recognized credentials. Career-ready skills.
Classes start soon — enroll today and build your future after hours! 🛠️💧
#DTI #SkilledTrades #EveningClasses #Carpentry #Plumbing #HandsOnTraining #CareerReady
