CTUF and HIRE360 Candidate Tutor Support Program for Trade Apprentices

Purpose: Provide 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions with highly qualified content specialists to help HIRE360 trade candidates pass the HIRE360 Apprenticeship Pre-Test.

Program Overview

• Partnership between CTUF and HIRE360
• Tutoring from highly qualified CPS instructors
• Focus on technical, pedagogical, and cultural competency
• Support for aspiring apprentices in various trades

HIRE360 Background

• Works to expand employment and advancement opportunities in Illinois and Chicagoland area
• Provides support in hospitality, manufacturing, and construction industries
• Offers recruiting, training, and placement assistance
• Unique partnership between organized labor, philanthropic groups (United Way), and major Chicago contractors and developers

Support Provided

• 1:1 tutoring sessions
• Small group tutoring
• Content specialist instruction
• Training in:
  • Mathematics
  • Reading comprehension
  • Basic mathematical operations
  • Spatial visualization
  • Numerical reasoning and computation
  • Mechanical reasoning

Geographic Scope

• Chicago, Illinois
• Chicagoland area
• Illinois statewide

Tutor Qualifications Sought

• Chicago Public School teachers
• Highly qualified instructors
• Technical expertise
• Pedagogical competency
• Cultural competency
• Strong foundation in mathematics and reading comprehension

Contact Information

• Email: Michael Moriarty (michaelmoriarty@ctuf.org)
• Organization: Chicago Teachers Union Foundation (CTUF)
• Address: 1901 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago, IL 60612-2401
• Phone: (312) 429-2100

Program Status

• Active recruitment of CPS teachers as tutors
• Interest form available for participating educators
• Program established in partnership with established organizations

For Trade Candidates:

1. Referral/Enrollment:
   • Trade candidates are referred through HIRE360
   • Enrollment through HIRE360 apprenticeship program
   • Tutoring support provided to supplement HIRE360 training
2. Tutoring Format:
   • 1:1 tutoring sessions available
   • Small group tutoring available
   • Flexible scheduling with qualified tutors
3. Test Preparation:
   • Content covers HIRE360 Apprenticeship Pre-Test requirements
   • Focus on identified knowledge gaps
   • Goal is to prepare candidates to pass apprenticeship test

For CPS Teacher Tutors:

1. Interest/Application:
   • Complete interest form (available through CTUF)
   • Email to confirm receipt: michaelmoriarty@ctuf.org
2. Requirements:
   • Current CPS teacher
   • Highly qualified instructor status
   • Strong content knowledge in mathematics and/or reading
   • Technical, pedagogical, and cultural competency
   • Ability to work with adult/youth apprenticeship candidates
3. Contact:
   • If you completed interest form and didn't receive email response
   • Email: michaelmoriarty@ctuf.org for follow-up
   • CTUF will confirm participation and provide training details