Construction Education Foundation of Minnesota
The Training Partner of Minnesota ABC
What is CEF of MN?
Since its inception, the Construction Education Foundation of Minnesota (CEF of MN) along with its training partner the Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota have been committed to helping the construction industry train and make a better workforce.
The CEF of MN has officially been recognized by the State of Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry’s Division of Apprenticeship to meet all the requirements for an Association Sponsored Apprenticeship Program. The CEF of MN also promotes a scholarship program called “The ABC Family Scholarship” is sponsored by ABC Members: Lunseth Plumbing and Heating, Protouch Painting, Shingobee, Mid-States Mechancial, and Stotko Speedling Construction. In the past five years, several scholarships have been awarded to MN ABC member employees and their families to promote workforce development.
The CEF of MN is committed to offer training to its members. This 2010 CEF of MN Training Catalog offers classes and seminars in craft and apprenticeship training, on-demand training, continuing education training, management training, legal seminars and safety training. The catalog also provides information on the various programs the CEF of MN supports and assessment testing.
We look for the 2010 - 2011 training year to be another exciting year of development and growth. Through the CEF of MN we will continue to meet the needs of those desiring standardized training and other methods of training to strengthen and improve your workforce. The CEF of MN always strives to provide superior customer service. If there is anything you think may be missing or if you would like more information on MN ABC’s partner the CEF of MN please call 952-941-8693, we look forward to helping.
Signed,
Jim Kuhn
CEF Education Director
CEF of MN Receives EPA Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Training Certification in Minnesota
On September 14th, the CEF of MN received word that their application to provide the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) training in Minnesota for the EPA was accepted. "We hope to bring the RRP class to ABC members and beyond in an affordable and effective manner." Jim Kuhn, Director of Education at CEF of MN said. CEF of MN is one of 7 groups in MN certified to offer the training as of today. "We plan to offer at least one class a month around Minnesota. We also plan to offer private courses."