CTUF and HIRE360 Candidate Tutor Support Program for Trade Apprentices
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
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.
- 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
Program Overview
- 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
HIRE360 Background
- 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
Support Provided
- Chicago, Illinois
- Chicagoland area
- Illinois statewide
Geographic Scope
- Chicago Public School teachers
- Highly qualified instructors
- Technical expertise
- Pedagogical competency
- Cultural competency
- Strong foundation in mathematics and reading comprehension
Tutor Qualifications Sought
- 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
Contact Information
- Active recruitment of CPS teachers as tutors
- Interest form available for participating educators
- Program established in partnership with established organizations
Program Status
How to Apply
Application/Participation Process
#### 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
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