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What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers that meet the demands of employers competing
in a global economy. Apprenticeship is a strategy that combines on-the-job ( O.J.T.) with related theoretical and practical classroom instruction to prepare exceptional workers for Arizona's industry.

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.
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What trades do ABA offer?

The ABA offers apprenticeship training in the following areas:

n Electrical
n Concrete Form Builder
 

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Who is eligible?

Any resident of the state of Arizona over the age of 18 is eligible to apply for apprenticeship with the Arizona Builders’ Alliance
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How long does it take to complete

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.
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What are the benefits?

    „ Receiving related instruction to supplement on-the-job training
   „ Earning while learning
   „Receiving formal on-the-job training from a qualified worker
   „ Receiving regular pay increases as job skills increase
   „ Acquiring a skill allowing the apprentice to compete more effectively in the labor market

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Are there specific requirements?

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.

The basic requirements are:
n Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
n High School Diploma or G.E.D.
n Physically capable of performing the work of the trade or craft to be learned

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What are the class locations and times

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
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How do I get started?

The first step is to register for the next "New Student Orientation". Call 602.274.8222, please ask for Doug Mills!
Online Orientation is not available at this time.
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