Build Up
Ready to Lead? Build Up.
Construction Project Management training for adults who are ready to move from the job site to the next level.
96%
Completion Rate
100%
Earned Certifications
232
Graduates
$0
Cost to Participants
Overview
What You'll Earn
Build Up is TUF's Construction Project Management Training Program — designed for adults ready to step into entry-level field and office project management roles in the construction industry.
If you've completed Pave the Way Up or have construction experience and want to advance, Build Up is your next step.
This program is free to participants.
What You'll Learn
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Construction project planning and scheduling
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Budget and cost management basics
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Team coordination and communication
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Field and office operations
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Professional documentation and reporting
Who Can Apply
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18 years or older
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Prior construction experience or TUF program completion preferred
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Illinois resident
How to apply
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Apply online - takes less than 10 minutes
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If selected, we'll call you - rolling review process
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Show up, get paid certified - the rest is on us
I was trying to get into an apprenticeship for years and it was a struggle. This program was such a blessing and has now put me on the right path to starting the career I want.
Daniel B.,
TUF Graduate
The staff put me at ease from day one. You get paid to learn and everything surprised me — from the field trips to the hands-on work. It was a great experience.
Brandi.,
TUF Graduate
Programs
Find Your Path
Whether you're 14 or 40, TUF has a program built for where you are right now.
Ages 14–17
TUF Teens
A paid introduction to construction trades for teens in Chicago neighborhoods. Build skills, earn a stipend, and get a head start on your future.
Ages 18+
Pave the Way Up
Our 11-week paid pre-apprenticeship program. Free to join, certified upon completion, and designed to launch you directly into a DOL Registered Apprenticeship.
Ages 18+
Build Up
Construction Project Management training for those ready to step into field and office leadership roles in the industry.
Coming soon
Invest Up
Real estate investment training focused on the fix-and-flip strategy. The next step for TUF graduates ready to own their financial future.
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