Apprenticeship

Why train as an apprentice?

• Classroom training. Expert instructors teach you theory, safety and skilled trade fundamentals in a controlled environment.
• On-the-job training. You’ll get your hands dirty (literally), apply your knowledge and skills and learn by doing.
• No student loans. Currently, the average student debt in California is $20,340 and the proportion of students with debt is 55%.
• Employment. You will earn while you learn.
• Career potential. Apprenticeship can take you in many career directions.

Why train as an apprentice with ABC NorCal?

• We are state and federally approved. ABC NorCal’s apprenticeship programs are approved by the State of California and the U.S. Department of Labor.
• We offer multiple trades. We offer apprenticeship programs in five trades: carpentry, construction craft laborer, electrical, painting and plumbing.
  Compared to a college education, there’s virtually no cost to you personally. The program is funded by various private and public sources. You will need to purchase the tools required for your trade.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Health benefits. Including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• We honor Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Eligible veterans can receive a tax-free stipend during their apprenticeship program.
• Build your professional network. Our members are some of the most talented construction professionals in Northern California.
• Nationally Recognized Curriculum. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a national foundation backed by ABC National which provides the “Contren Learning Series” modules used in the classroom training of apprentices and the certification of instructors.

Why train ABC NorCal apprentices?

• The demand for skilled workers is high.
• Our program eliminates the need for expensive recruitment programs; people are already training.
• Our state and federally approved apprenticeship programs can dispatch apprentices to your job site and help you meet prevailing wage requirements.
• Using apprentices actually reduces the cost of high labor turnover; employees show high morale and loyalty when training in a program that offers upward mobility through career development.
• You get a diversified and flexible workforce and a larger pool of employees with specific skills.
• You get increased productivity; employees in a structured program are more motivated.
• We train our apprentices in a state of the art training facility.
• Our apprentices reside throughout Northern California.

The slideshare presentation below details common applicant questions regarding the apprenticeship program.