Program Highlights
Acquire hands-on experience to build your skillset for the growing industry of construction trades.
- Gain practical experience in various facets of the construction trades.
- Develop your skills in all areas of the construction trades, including blueprint reading, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, wiring and more.
- Skills learned can be used to be a construction laborer, construction supervisor/foreman, brick mason and construction carpenter.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career in construction occupations. Explore available construction classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Cost
Estimated costs for in-district students during the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026, summer 2026) and during the 2026-2027 academic year (fall 2026, spring 2027, summer 2027) are listed in the table below by degree/certificate.
| Degree or Certificate | Tuition and Fees | Estimated Additional Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Technologies Certificate of Achievement (2025-2026) | $6,578.75 | $1,939.82 |
| Construction Technologies Certificate of Achievement (2026-2027) | $6,633 | $1,475.86 |
Note: Additional costs include tools and books (prices subject to change). Students are required to have a basic set of tools. If student uses their own tools (which must match required tool list), the tool cost will be removed from final cost. Books sold separately.
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Job Outlook
Info Sessions & Tours
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get on a path to a great career in construction! Events will be held in Sangamon Hall South on LLCC's main campus in Springfield.
Register for Construction Info Session
- Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Questions & Tours
Questions about the construction occupations program? Looking to schedule a tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Have questions or need help with registering for class? Schedule a meeting with Chris Edmonds, program director. After booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation.
2026 Career Quest Camp
Build & Wire: Summer Trade Skills Camp
June 1-18, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday at LLCC-Taylorville
Jump into the world of skilled trades with this hands-on construction and electrical camp. Students gain real experience using professional tools, learning basic wiring and completing woodworking projects, including building their own furniture piece.
- Camp is limited to 12 students - incoming juniors, seniors and recent grads.
- Must wear closed-toed shoes and long pants for safety.
Expansion of high school construction program
High school students will explore construction apprenticeships, while learning through hands-on labs and field trips to work sites. Participating students will receive free tools, work boots and personal protective equipment. They will earn college credit from LLCC as well as certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research and be trained in OSHA 10 construction safety, CPR, forklift and aerial lift. Read more about the program. More information is available by contacting Chris Edmonds, director of the LLCC construction trades program, at 217-786-4921.
