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ABC Empire State is about to enroll its 200th apprentice. The milestone was highlighted in an article written by Don Procter for ConstructConnect News:

The New York State chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is about to enroll the 200th apprentice in its state-registered program, a milestone achieved just 3.5 years after its launch.

While the program helps address skilled labor needs in New York, it also anticipates potential state legislation that could require registered apprenticeships on certain types of work and some public projects, says Brian Sampson, president of ABC’s Empire State Chapter.

“Right now, our (apprenticeship) growth is largely organic, but if that legislation ever passes, we’re going to see significant growth.”

Offered at ABC’s five training centers across the state, the program provides two years of training for craft laborers, five years for electricians and plumbers, and three to four years for other trades under the association’s umbrella.

Full Story: New York ABC Chapter Enrolls 200th Apprentice in its State-Registered Program