Congratulations to Spring 2023 highway construction grads

5 people standing and smiling at cameraCongratulations to the recent graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) at Black Hawk College!

Pictured from left to right are Stacy Haynes of Rock Island, Audrey Seams of Hillsdale, Andrew Matheis of Rock Island, Marcos Vasquez of East Moline, and Eugene Gertson of Davenport. Pictured separately is grad Drew VanDyke of Moline.

Marcos Vasquez had perfect attendance for the 13-week class.

man smiling at camera and holding award certificateThe 450-hour program aims to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals working on Illinois Department of Transportation highway construction projects. There is no cost to participants who are accepted into the program.

View photos from the program on Facebook.

The next HCCTP begins Monday, Aug. 14 with orientation sessions June 27, June 28, July 10, July 12, July 18 or July 21. For more information, visit the Highway Construction Careers Training Program.