The construction industry provides good, well paying jobs to over six million American workers every year. However, the industry is experiencing a critical shortage of skilled workers.
To remain at the present level of workers, the construction industry needs a quarter of a million (250,000) new craft professionals per year to replace an aging and retiring work force (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
ABC believes that one of the keys to attracting new workers and retaining current craft professionals is to provide high quality, flexible training that leads to a lifetime career opportunity in a lucrative field.
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ABC's legislative position on apprenticeship
ABC's multi-million dollar investment in training illustrates the commitment to the future of the industry. ABC is the primary trade association that created the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), located at the University of Florida's School of Architecture.
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations for Apprenticeship: Contains 29 C.F.R. Part 29 and 29 C.F.R. Part 30 (affirmative action). ABC recommends that a review should be conducted of state and local laws that affect apprenticeship.