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Veterans and Public Explore Career Opportunities In The Union Construction Trades
Veterans and Public Explore Career Opportunities in the Union Construction Trades November 13, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Transitioning from military service to civilian life can open doors to new opportunities. Careers in the Union construction trades offers Veterans a pathway to good-paying jobs, excellent benefits and long-term career stability. During the Nov. 11, 2026, Union…
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Apply Today For CISCO’s Scholarship!
Apply Today for CISCO’s Scholarship! November 12, 2025 Download CISCO’s Application HERE. BURR RIDGE – The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) is proud to announce a comprehensive modernization of its scholarship program, expanding educational opportunities for individuals pursuing a wide range of post-secondary and workforce development pathways. “For many years, CISCO’s Scholarship Program primarily served…
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Cementing a Legacy: Bob Morreale Named 2026 Man Of The Year
Cementing a Legacy: Bob Morreale Named 2026 Man of the Year October 12, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Bob Morreale, longtime Executive Director of the Concrete Contractors Association of Greater Chicago (CCA), was honored as the 2026 Man of the Year by the Italian American Labor Council of Greater Chicago (IALC) during its annual Dinner Dance…
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CISCO Connects Opens The Conversation On Mental Health In The Construction Industry
CISCO Connects Opens the Conversation on Mental Health in the Construction Industry October 1, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO launched its new CISCO Connects seminar series with a powerful and candid conversation about mental health, suicide prevention and the need to create a culture within the construction industry where workers need to feel comfortable asking…
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October Is Careers In Construction Month!
October is Careers in Construction Month! October 1, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Throughout October, CISCO celebrates the skilled men and women who build our communities — and introduces the next generation to rewarding careers in the Union construction trades. It all begins with an Apprenticeship that combines classroom instruction with hands-on training while you earn…
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Nominations Open For CISCO’s 2026 Project Of The Year Awards
Nominations Open for CISCO’s 2026 Project of the Year Awards September 24, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO’S Project of the Year Award has kicked off! It’s currently accepting applications for some of the best construction projects. If you think you’ve got one of the best construction projects in CISCO’s 6-county area, including Cook, DuPage, Kane,…