ABC-Northern Ohio Chapter
The Northern Ohio Chapter of ABC is pleased to be working with the Fostoria Learning Center, Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, Contractors, Ohio Means Jobs and other local organizations to meet the demand for skilled construction workers and to offer area residents the opportunity for a career in construction. ABC offers construction training programs ranging from Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Construction Craft, safety and construction craft through supervisory training. All classes listed below are held at the Fostoria Learning Center. For more information on ABC Training Programs, contact Scott Giesler at scottg@nocabc.com or phone: 440-717-0389.
ABC Northwestern Ohio Chapter operates a Construction Craft Apprenticeship Training at the Fostoria Learning Center.
ABC Education Programs include:
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Plumbing
- And More
ABC Education Programs Feature the following:
- More than 45 years of experience training thousands of construction professionals in N. Ohio
- Nationally-recognized NCCER curricula (www.nccer.org)
- Registered Apprenticeship with 300 contractors
- College credit toward an Associate degree in construction included in tuition
- Knowledgeable and experienced journeyperson-level instructors
- Hands-on and online instruction
- Reasonable, all-inclusive tuition with tuition payment option
The next Construction Craft/ Apprenticeship Education will begin in January.
An Early Bird Discount is available if you register before December 15.
Complete and return the attached Enrollment packet or contact ABC at 440-717-0389.
Description: For those interested in work as or currently employed as an electrician ABC offers Department of Labor approved Electrical Apprenticeship courses. Classes are usually one evening per week from 5-9 pm. Topics covered:
- OSHA 10-hour
- Core Curriculum
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Circuits
- Device Boxes
- Conduit Bending
- Residential Electrical Systems
- Commercial Electrical Systems
This training is brought to you in partnership with Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Northern Ohio Chapter.
Advance Registration required. Seating is limited.
(419) 408-5540 for more information. Or click here to Contact Us.
Description: Level 1 Carpentry covers:
- OSHA 10-hour
- Core Curriculum
- Reading Plans and Elevations
- Floor Systems
- Wall, Ceiling, and Roof Framing
- Introduction to Concrete, Reinforcing Materials, and Forms
- Windows and Exterior Doors
- Basic Stair Layout
This training is brought to you in partnership with Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Northern Ohio Chapter.
Advance Registration required. Seating is limited.
(419) 408-5540 for more information. Or click here to Contact Us.
Description: Level 1 HVAC covers:
- OSHA 10-hour
- Core Curriculum
- Introduction to Heating
- Introduction to Cooling
- Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
- Basic Electricity
- Air Distribution Systems
This training is brought to you in partnership with Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Northern Ohio Chapter.
Advance Registration required. Seating is limited.
(419) 408-5540 for more information. Or click here to Contact Us.
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership has launched their Fostoria YouthBuild program to teach young adults ages 18-24 construction skills, help them earn their GEDs and gain workforce experience.
Services
YouthBuild includes classroom instruction, hands-on construction work, life skills training and more. Participants will have the opportunity to go out into their community, help repair or rehabilitate homes, and earn paychecks while helping their city.
Eligibility Guidelines
The program is open to young adults ages 18-24 who have not completed high school or want to earn their GED.
Click Here to learn more or call: 1-800-775-9767