Private and public sectors – individual employers, employer associations or joint labor/management sponsors, operate registered apprenticeship programs. Registered apprenticeship programs can be competency based or time based depending on program sponsor needs.

The State of Arizona currently has more than 120 registered apprenticeship programs in such industries as agriculture, forestry, and fishing; mining; construction; manufacturing; transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services; and public administration. More than 3,100 apprentices are currently registered in apprenticeship programs in Arizona.

Any resident of the state of Arizona over the age of 18 is eligible to apply for apprenticeship with the Arizona Builders’ Alliance

ABA apprenticeships can be as short as two years. But in most apprentice occupations, both the classroom instruction and on-the-job training will be four years.

While there is no charge to attend the New Student Orientation, potential apprentices that are not currently employed by ABA member contractors will be required to register for and pay for training. The cost for this training is $46 per credit hour, plus a one time Gateway College registration fee of $5. All students will also be required to purchase the Trainee Guide associated with your specific trade and level.

ABA will assist in the employment process. Additional employment information will be distributed at the New Student Orientation.

The ABA Apprenticeship Program is
coordinated through the ABA Apprenticeship Committee, which has the authority to select and place apprentice applicants. They recruit, screen, and refer qualified applicants to area
employers.

All classes will be conducted at Gateway Community College, 108 N. 40th St., Phoenix. Attendance will be two nights per week. Classes begin at 6:00pm and will run until 8:45pm

The first step is to register for the next "New Student Orientation". Click here to get started!