Taking Back the Trades Program

Taking Back the Trades program offers high school students 16+ hands-on experience in skilled trades within health care or manufacturing. This program is designed to break down barriers and foster real-world education, ensuring an equitable experience for all. Students will gain practical, beneficial credentials and create connections with professionals in the field. Join us in shaping a future where skill and knowledge meet opportunity.

How Do Students Benefit from This Program?

• Gain the knowledge and skills of hands-on learning.
• Gain equitable experience.
• Acquire valuable credentials. 
• Establish meaningful connections with industry professionals.

Who Can Participate?

• High School students interested in the trade profession. 
• Age requirements: 16 and older.

Broaden your possibilities with an internship

Elgin Community College's robust internship program helps prepare and match well-qualified students with excellent local and national internship opportunities.

Students gain valuable work experience in their programs of study. Companies build a recruiting pipeline with future professionals, creating a win/win situation!

Student Intern Benefits

• Apply what you are learning in your courses in a real-world environment
• Increase your experience and skills in your chosen career field
• Build your soft skills and emotional intelligence
• Grow a professional network
• Learn about a company
• Solidify your career goals
• Gain a competitive edge in the current job market

Student internship interest form