PROJECT FIRST RATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAUL NOLLEY FEATURED ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTS
Project First Rate Executive Director Paul Nolley was featured as a guest on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and the My Labor Radio Podcast, two platforms focused on workforce development, skilled trades, and labor issues. During the conversations, Nolley shared insights on the growing demand for union trained workers and the critical role apprenticeship […]
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS EXPECTED FOR BUILDING TRADES CAREER EXPO IN ROCKFORD
National Apprenticeship data highlights significant earning potential as interest surges in skilled trades Rockford, IL – Project First Rate proudly announces the 2025 Building Trades Career Expo, set to take place February 18-20 at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center in Rockford. This annual event offers hundreds of students and educators from across the region […]
PROJECT FIRST RATE SELECTED AS NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP AMBASSADOR BY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Local nonprofit representing union tradespeople & contractors celebrate this national accolade Rockford, IL – As the 2024 National Apprenticeship begins, Project First Rate is announcing their recent selection as a National Apprenticeship Ambassador by the United States Department of Labor (US DOL). The US DOL’s Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative creates a national network of community-based organizations, […]
TRADESWOMEN UNITED LAUNCHES DAY OF ACTION AT BEYER STADIUM
Women from male-dominated industry team up to support the historic stadium of Rockford Peaches Rockford, IL – Tradeswomen United of Northwestern Illinois has announced a special Day of Action at Beyer Stadium. This internationally known and historic baseball field was once the home field for the Rockford Peaches. TWU members will continue the Building & […]
IL COMPTROLLER & ATTORNEY GENERAL SET TO SPEAK IN ROCKFORD
Project First Rates hosts state leaders and policy experts to discuss construction policy Rockford, IL – On Thursday, March 2, Project First Rate will host up to nearly 100 local government leaders, elected officials, and construction-industry professionals for an all-day educational workshop covering topics related to public construction. The Illinois Comptroller, Susana Mendoza, and Attorney […]
HISTORIC LABOR UNION JOINS REGIONAL TRADES NONPROFIT
Teamsters Local 325 Becomes a Member of Region’s Labor-Management Association Rockford, IL – A local union representing drivers in the construction industry, Teamsters Local 325, has officially joined the region’s only labor-management organization, Project First Rate (PFR). This addition to Project First Rate’s membership gives the nonprofit organization an even greater reach into the community. […]
ANNOUNCING PRESS CONFERENCE ON INFRASTRUCTURE BILL
Labor leaders and elected officials are hosting a public press conference to offer urgent messages regarding the federal infrastructure legislation. Rockford, IL: Project First Rate and the Northwestern Illinois Building Trades Council are hosting a press conference at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, September 28, to offer comments regarding the federal bipartisan infrastructure legislation. Leaders from […]
PROJECT FIRST RATE LAUNCHES FINDYOURTRADE.ORG
Nonprofit labor-management organization releases the website to inform students and the community and promote careers in union trades and registered apprenticeship programs. Rockford, IL: Project First Rate has released FindYourTrade.org as a new online resource for students and others interested in careers in the union construction industry. The website offers descriptions of 17 skilled trades […]