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The Education Team trained and developed the future construction workforce in 2024, achieving a landmark year.

Highlights include:

  • ABC educated over 750 apprentices.
  • Our custom and craft training programs trained over 2200 member employees in construction-related material and leadership and professional development training.
  • ABC's Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Program grew to over 100 enrolled apprentices.
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Investing in the Future of the Workforce

ABC is dedicated to equipping the next generation of skilled workers with the tools and training they need to succeed. This year, we made significant investments in our training centers, modernizing and customizing them to meet the evolving needs of our apprentices.

Among our proudest achievements are the addition of two Caterpillar heavy equipment operator simulators. These cutting-edge simulators allow students to train on a wide range of equipment safely through the immersive power of virtual reality. Weā€™re also thrilled to unveil the complete renovation of our Rochester Training Center, now transformed into a state-of-the-art Electrical Performance Training Center designed to provide unparalleled hands-on learning opportunities. Huge thanks to Milwaukee Tool for fitting the new training center with tools and new tool cages.

And weā€™re not stopping thereā€”upgrades are planned across all our regions, ensuring apprentices statewide have access to the highest-quality training facilities. Stay tuned for updates in upcoming editions of the Merit Messenger newsletter!

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ABC National Safety Academy in New York City!

Back in April, ABC National President & CEO Mike Belleman and VP of Health, Safety, and Environment Greg Sizemore delivered the ABC Safety Academy in New York City.

The Safety Academy is a two-day training designed to help attendees understand the importance of leadership commitment, cultural transformation, and safety management processes in achieving a world-class safety culture. It'sĀ different from any other safety training because it goes beyond the ā€œtechnicalā€ side of safety and explores the emotional and behavioral components that take safety from one of many priorities to the core value upon which all decisions are based.

This in-depth exploration of what it takes to transform a company's safety culture and mindset established the trajectory for participating members toward world-class safety.

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2024 Custom Training - A Landmark Year!

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Here are just a few custom training programs that were created for members:

  • Crew Leadership
  • Work Zone/Flagger
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Hazwoper 8-Hour Refresher
  • OSHA 10 & 30 hour
  • Asbestos/Mold/Lead
  • 4 Hour Scaffold
  • Virtual Confined Space
  • Blue Print Workshops
  • 8-Hour Fall Prevention
  • 2-Hour Drug & Alcohol
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Training