96%
Completion Rate
100%
Earned Industry Certifications
61
WOMEN
$0
Cost to Participants
Overview
What You'll Earn
Most people don't discover the trades until their mid-twenties. TUF Teens changes that.
This paid program gives teens hands-on construction training led by experienced instructors - alongside mental health check-ins, transportation support, and performance-based stipends. It's a space where teens are seen, supported, and prepared.
And it costs nothing.
Inclusions
What's Included
Construction Vocation Training
- Hands-on instruction across trades
Mental Health Check-Ins
- Guided by licensed counselors and mentors
Transportation Support
- So getting there is never the barrier
Performance-Based Stipends
- Because your time and effort have value
How to apply
Build Skills That Open Doors
Earn OSHA, CPR, and more while preparing for real opportunities in your community.
Apply online - takes less than 10 minutes
If selected, we'll call you - rolling review process
Show up, get paid certified - the rest is on us
Requirements
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Ages 16–18
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Live in on the south side of Chicago neighborhoods:
- Englewood
- West Englewood
- Auburn Gresham
-Roseland
- Chatham, West Pullman
- South Chicago
- Washington Heights
- Grand Boulevard
- Gage Park
- South Deering
- Calumet Heights
- East Side
- South Shore
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
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