Apprenticeship &
Craft Training

Train. Earn. Build a career. ABC's apprenticeship programs deliver structured, hands-on training with portable credentials recognized across the industry.

Registered Apprenticeship
Built for Construction

ABC's apprenticeship programs are administered through the Construction Education Foundation of MN and powered by NCCER curriculum and portable credentials.

Registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor Registered with the U.S. Department of Labor (North Dakota) Powered by NCCER curriculum and portable credentials
Apprentice training

Trades Offered

Electrical
Sheet Metal
Drywall Finisher
Plumbing
HVAC
Glazing
Roofing
Painting
Heavy Equipment Operation

A Proven Path Forward

Earn while you learn
Structured classroom instruction
Supervised on-the-job training
Industry-recognized credentials
Clear career pathway

Choose Your Pathway

Become an apprentice

Become an Apprentice

With ABC apprenticeship, a participating contractor hires you and enrolls you in the program. Over three to five years, you complete classroom instruction and hands-on training while earning a paycheck.

Learn How to Apply
Become a participating contractor

For Employers

ABC member companies can become participating contractors and train their workforce under approved apprenticeship standards. Employers provide structured on-the-job training while ABC ensures compliance and classroom instruction support.

Become a Participating Contractor

Ready to Get Started?

Lisa Ruas
Education Assistant