Help your high school students succeed
ABC is the world leader in apprenticeship and craft training in the merit shop construction industry.
Think your high schooler would benefit from our student apprenticeships:
Through ABCIL and our Learn Your Trade program, they will have the opportunity to complete an entire coursework around exactly what your students are passionate about and interested in.
We’re finding that a lot of people aren’t aware of how ABC can expand opportunities for students.
In a nutshell,
TRAIN
we help students train for a high-wage career,
TRANSFORM
transform their interests into marketable skills,
TRIUMPH
and triumph as professionals in the construction industry.
This expands their options after graduation — they can go on to a four-year college, start a great career, or complete additional training. Students can earn industry-recognized, nationally portable credentials through our flexible craft and safety training, delivered both online and on the job by certified instructors. And at ABC, many students can learn and earn to fast-track their career with little to no debt!
As a respected national association, ABC has been setting the standard for performance, safety, and integrity in the construction industry since 1950, and we’re not about to stop now.
We believe in building people through the merit shop philosophy: that projects and personal advancement should be awarded based on performance, skill, and achievement. We put people in control of their own destiny — and with scholarships, national competitions, task-oriented learning, networking opportunities, and more, we help them reach their goals.
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Here’s a snapshot of the average annual income for tradesmen.
Carpenter - $56,877
Electrician - $67,269
Heavy Equipment Operator - $60,828
HVAC Technician - $62,472
Plumber - $59,627
If you are not in Illinois, you can also contact your local ABC Chapter for information in your area on training and job opportunities. There are 69 ABC Chapters nationwide; you can find a complete listing at www.abcil.org.
