Registered Apprenticeship
ABC Western Pennsylvania ChapterAt ABC Western PA's craft training facility, we train the next generation of craft professionals utilizing a combination of classroom and hands-on training. We are the “voice of construction” for today’s merit shop construction industry.
Our flexible, affordable craft and safety education leads to industry-recognized, national credentials for today’s leading construction positions. Together, we help individuals pursue meaningful careers that advance their potential and build strong communities.
Founded in 1991 by ABC and leading contractors, NCCER is the industry’s source for craft education, assessment and certification. Today, NCCER develops standardized curricula and industry-recognized, portable credentials for more than 70 crafts that have been used in all 50 states and in 20 countries.
What is Apprenticeship?
Select a Trade:
Benefits of Joining ABC:
- Paid employment during training
- Learn the skills needed by employers throughout the industry
- Earn credits toward an Associates Degree at a community college
- Get formal on-the-job training from a qualified worker
- Receive related instruction to supplement on-the-job training
- Earn regular pay increases as your job skills increase
- Acquire skills to compete effectively in the job market



Need some help deciding what career path is right for you?
Our Director of Education & Workforce Development, Matthew Waltman, will walk you through the application process and help you determine what trade is best for you.
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