Renovation courses
Professional contractors lead hands-on renovation courses at real Chicago properties — giving young people and community members the skills to build careers and improve their neighborhoods.
The Zorre Group partners with professional contractors across Chicago to teach the trades to the next generation. Every course is led by working tradespeople who bring real-world experience into hands-on sessions held at actual properties — not classrooms. Whether you're a young person exploring a career in the trades, a community member looking to improve your home, or someone ready to turn a skill into a livelihood, our courses give you the foundation to build something real.
Our mission
We believe the best way to learn a trade is from someone who works it. The Zorre Group connects licensed Chicago contractors with young people who are ready to build — giving them real skills, real mentors, and a real path forward in their own communities.
Ages 16+
Welcome in every course
100%
Taught by licensed contractors
South & West Side
Chicago neighborhoods served
Every course is taught by a licensed, active Chicago contractor — not a teacher. Students learn directly from people who do this work every day.
Sessions take place at actual renovation sites across Chicago's South and West Side — students work with real materials from the first day.
Our courses are designed with young people in mind — ages 16 and up are welcome, and we keep groups small so every student gets direct attention.
Finish a course and receive a Zorre Group certificate recognized by local contractors and employers as proof of hands-on training.
Upcoming courses
Learn how to hang, tape, mud, and sand drywall from scratch. Covers measuring and cutting, fastening to studs, joint compound application, and finishing for paint.
A practical introduction to floor and wall tiling — layout planning, substrate prep, mortar mixing, tile cutting, grouting, and sealing. Great for bathrooms and kitchens.
Covers the most common household plumbing repairs — fixing leaky faucets, replacing shut-off valves, unclogging drains, and swapping out supply lines. No soldering required.
An introduction to residential electrical work — reading a circuit breaker panel, replacing outlets and switches, understanding wire gauges, and working safely around live circuits.
Reserve your spot
Select a course below and we'll confirm your enrollment by email. Spots fill quickly — reserve yours early.
