The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) predicted in 2001 that the construction industry will require more than 250,000 new people each year to meet the 2010 workforce demand, and this number will continue to grow larger into the next decade. Furthermore, the workforce environment through 2010 shows that males age 55 and over will constitute 70 percent of skilled labor. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that by 2008, there will be a net shortfall of 3 percent in skilled trades for the construction industry. Given these eye-opening figures, how will your firm attract and retain its skilled workforce in the future? ABC can help!
ABC is committed to the development of an educated and skilled workforce. Today, 28 industry associations are partners in the NCCER with ABC serving as its general partner. The NCCER publishes and maintains standardized craft training in more than 25 crafts.
Your company designee will refer you for training. Registration begins in June for Fall and November for Spring. You must complete the application with your supervisor or foreman, then that person will forward it to ABC Training Department. Go to the website calendar, which lists the classes available at ABC this school year. For fall classes go to August and Spring classes go to January. Classes are listed in the month they are scheduled to start.
To ensure a seat, register for classes, preps, exams, seminars, and workshops from use our calendar, or contact our Training Coordinator
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Get your electricians ready to take the test for State licensing. Get prepared to take the test by participating in ABC Central Cal Chapter's
Electrician Certification Prep Course
This two-day prep course is now available upon registration of a minimum of 10 individuals. Group pricing discounts available. For more information, see flier for session registration and call for currently scheduled dates. Take the Test Pass it!
Electrician Trainees
Associated Builders and Contracts in partnership with College of Sequoias provides a state approved curriculum for general electrician trainees. We are listed on the state approved school list as approved school 122.
For more information on Electrician Certification go to Division of Industrial Relations. You may also go to Division of Apprenticeship Standards to find forms and answer questions on being an electrician trainee or taking the state exam.
We are now offering the Construction Crew Leadership Program. Check out the flyer for more details.
Construction Crew Leadership Program Flyer
For more information on our craft training programs electrical certification or management education, please contact
April Vodopija
Director of Training
Ph: (661) 392-8729
Fx: (661) 392-9076
Avodopija@abccentralcal.org
Craft Training Applications are available by request from our Training Coordinator, phone 661-392-8729.
Avaliable by download are:
Registration Process for Fall 2008
Craft Training Application for New Students Fall 2008
Application for Distance Learning Fall 2008
Application for Continuing Students Fall 2008
Application for Construction Crew Leadership Program
Scholarships are available to High School Juniors and Seniors. Please submit a
Scholarship Applications your application in person, by mail, or by fax. Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Training Committee to determine eligibility.