Associated Builders and Contractors Apprenticeship Programs
On July 10, 2018 Dave Sload, CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors, spoke to the York-East Rotary Club. Associated Builders and Contractors offer apprenticeship programs as an alternative to traditional college career paths for young persons interested in the building trades.
Located within the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Keystone premises in Manheim, PA, ABC’s Keystone Center campus is a brand-new, state-of-the-art training facility, with opportunities for hands-on learning across a number of disciplines, including carpentry, HVAC, electrical work, plumbing, and sheet metal.
President Ben Marchant (left), Dave Sload (right)
ABC’s Keystone Center apprenticeship program is a 4-year endeavor in which apprentices have the opportunity to get paid. The earn-while-you-learn approach starts at 60% the Journeyman’s rate, with a 5% increase every 1000 hours (or six months’ worth of training). 95% of their students are employed by local contractors, allowing them to get a head start on their careers while combining hands-on experience and a classroom environment.