We have 8 spaces for folks who would like to learn basic bicycle mechanics as a lead in to work in the bicycle industry. Please answer the questions below if you are interested in being a part of the fourth or fifth cohort of community mechanic training. Volunteering at Working Bikes is also a great way to learn, and always available, please visit https://workingbikes.org/volunteer-portal/ for more information.

The program will last five weeks, with dedicated training sessions taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4PM to 7PM at Working Bikes, 2434 S. Western. Participants will also engage in an applied learning session at least once each week by joining an existing volunteer shift (https://workingbikes.org/volunteer-portal/) of at least 4 hours at Working Bikes.  Each week participants attend a full 10 hours of programming, 2 3 hour training sessions and 1 4 hour volunteer session, they will earn a $150 stipend. 

Working Bikes and Lyft/Divvy are excited to recruit and train the next generation of bicycle mechanics in Chicago. This program is meant to create a pathway to jobs and pass skills on to folks on the South and West sides of Chicago who have been historically underrepresented in the bicycle industry. Graduates will be given an opportunity to interview with Lyft/Divvy for starting mechanic positions.