REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

The ABC apprenticeship program is approved by the Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (OA). This valuable  benefit entitles ABC member employers to officially register craft trainees who are simultaneously working in the trade and attending related classroom instruction.    The cost to initiate this process is $50.00. Students need to complete an Enrollment form and employers fill out an Employer Participation agreement .  The Cornhusker Chapter of ABC is responsible for the administration and supervision of the apprenticeship standards . The obligations of the employer consists of completing the forms in the Apprentice packet.  Select from the following trades to continue with the registration process for apprentices.

Carpentry

Electrical 


After all the paperwork is completed, we can register the apprentice electronically through the OA Rapids system. Contractors   performing work on federal contracts may use percentages of prevailing wage to determine hourly rates for registered apprentices. Please e-mail Theresa with inquiries.


Craft Training

The trades are four year programs with the exception of Carpentry which can be completed in two years. All classes are held at night with a new school year beginning each September. The term is two semesters with second semester ending around the first week in April.

Classes are offered in the following trades:

• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Sheet Metal

The training at the ABC Cornhusker Chapter is open to anyone interested in joining the industry whether the student works for a member or a non-member company. With the skilled labor shortage, we feel any one willing to work should be given the opportunity to learn.

Instructors are journey people in the trades selected from area companies, both members and non members. Viable candidates attend the instructor certification training program (ICTP).

Blended Learning Program

This is an exciting combination of technology and traditional classroom learning which is valuable and practical.  NCCER and Prentice Hall using the Contren Learning Series curriculum have developed an excellent web based training program.  Class one night a week from 6:00 to 9:00 pm plus web based training in our computer lab.  Progress is monitored through our administrative tracker.