Training
Training Today’s Talent for Tomorrow’s Construction Careers
Registered Apprenticeship and Craft Training Programs
ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Trust has offered registered apprenticeship and craft training since 1967, helping prepare skilled workers for careers in construction. The chapter’s apprenticeship programs are registered with the U.S. Office of Apprenticeship and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, and the ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Program meets Responsible Contractor Ordinance requirements throughout the chapter’s territory.
Training is offered in Carpentry, Construction Craft Laborer, Electrical, HVAC, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Roofing, Sheet Metal and Sprinkler Fitting. ABC Eastern Pennsylvania also offers individualized certification programs in partnership with manufacturers and suppliers.
ABC’s students are taught in training facilities complete with hands on work space in the Lehigh Valley.
ABC currently provide hands-on instruction in a number of trade areas including:
Please contact the chapter with questions regarding “Class A” Apprenticeship and how it may apply to your business.
Carpentry
Construction Craft Laborer
Electrical
HVAC
Masonry
Pipefitting
Plumbing
Roofing
Sheet Metal
Sprinkler Fitting
Trade training options subject to change
Career Development
We offer Construction and Trade Related Coursework in Finance, Management and Leadership, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing/Business Development, Safety, Technology and much more.
What Is the Advantage of Registered Apprenticeship through ABC Eastern Pennsylvania?
ABC: BUILDING PEOPLE
TRAIN, TRANSFORM & TRIUMPH WITH ABC APPRENTICESHIP AND CRAFT TRAINING
ABC is trustworthy. Founded in 1950, ABC is a respected organization that holds the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity. Workers who complete their credentials through ABC then carry the association’s positive reputation into their own careers.
ABC is reachable. Quality training, flexible options, national certifications, and affordable tuition come together at ABC to make meaningful craft education accessible and achievable for everyone who wants to learn.
ABC builds people. The merit shop philosophy that guides ABC’s training programs and member companies empowers individuals to pursue their greatest potential and make the most of their natural talents. This fosters pride, responsibility, and achievement.
What Is Unique About ABC?
At ABC, we believe in building people through the merit shop philosophy: that projects and personal advancement should be awarded based on quality, skill, and achievement. You are in control of your own destiny — and with national competitions, task-oriented learning, networking opportunities, and more, we will help you reach your goals. It is time to achieve the construction career and successful lifestyle you want.
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Quality, flexible, craft training with little to no debt
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Industry-recognized, national credentials and certifications recorded in national database
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Certified instructors who are experts in their field
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Relevant training programs aligned with industry demands
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Continuing education opportunities
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The confidence of connecting with a trusted and longstanding national association
Apprenticeship Registration
ABC Training Programs
To apply and register for an Apprenticeship or Craft Training Program, applicants must complete all necessary application and registration materials. Incomplete applications will be returned until finalized. Please contact our Director of Education and Workforce Development for questions.
Payment form
Pay Online
Please click the button below to make an online payment. If you have any questions regarding payment processes please contact accounting@abceastpa.org
PLEASE NOTE: Payment link below is for the APPRENTICESHIP TRUST ONLY.
Once you have requested enrollment and registration forms, you will be provided the following paperwork:
Student Application Forms
- New Student Enrollment Form
- Certified/Official copy of transcripts sent to ABC
- Signed Apprenticeship Handbook
Employer Forms
Required for Registered Apprenticeship Enrollment:
- Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Agreement Form – Appendix B
- Letter of Recommendation
- Employer Acceptance Agreement for Non-Joint Employers – Appendix E
- Signed Apprenticeship Handbook
Registered Apprentice
You are employed by an organization which is sponsoring you. Our apprenticeship programs provide classroom, hands-on lab exercises, and on-the-job training (OJT). When a registered apprentice successfully completes the required classroom training, and on-the-job training (OJT) hours, he/she becomes a Journeyperson in his/her trade. Because of the knowledge and abilities their training has provided, they are entitled to a higher pay-rate. Also, while enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program, employees are mandated to receive scheduled pay rate increases as their training progresses.
