J C A Foundation

“Bridging the gap between incarceration & a realistic return to the community.”

Our Founder: Jesse Adams

J C A Training, LLC.

Email: jadams.jcafoundation@gmail.com

Phone: (312) 836-3437

J C A Mission Statement:

JCA is an enterprise that provides construction

training and on-the-job workforce development

skills. JCA will provide access to a state-of-the-art

training facility and tailored instruction for

individuals to gain. JCA vision to advance social

and economic equity and peaceful communities

for all people. The program works with

unemployed or underemployed Chicago residents

in partnership with area contractors and

businesses.

J C A Construction Training Program

  • Poverty-level/ Low-income salaries can impact 1 in every 2 households in the city of Chicago.

  • Apprentice-level carpenters earn starting wages between $15-$18/hr.

  • Skilled trade employers struggle to find quality employees in the construction field.

  • Our trainees build skills, hope, & resilience.