Construction Workforce Development and Training
ABC Institute works with builders and contractors to provide hands-on education, safety training, and construction workforce development to upskill your crew.
Since 1975, we have been the trusted partner for workforce development in Fort Lauderdale, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Miami, FL; and the surrounding areas. Our construction trade programs are designed to equip your employees with the skills, certifications, and confidence they need to excel in the construction industry.
Investing in your employees is an investment in your company’s future. Contact us today to learn more about our offerings and enroll your team!
How ABC Institute Helps Employers
You’ve got high standards — and so do we. If you’re a contractor, you’ve probably run into some labor shortages and skills gap issues over the years with your crews.
If you’re looking for ways to improve your crew's jobsite efficiency and build knowledge through advanced training in the construction trades, ABC Institute is here to help. When you work with us, you can rest assured you are getting a skilled crew of construction professionals. Our programs are designed to give graduates the knowledge and certifications to succeed in the construction industry. With 70+ years in the industry, we can guarantee that your crew will receive a top-notch education at ABC Institute.
ABC Institute can help you strengthen your construction team from within by upskilling your current crew members. With our help, you can maximize your crew’s workmanship and attract the best talent in the industry.
When you choose ABC Institute as your resource for apprenticeships and construction education programs, your employees receive:
- Formal advanced construction education
- Hands-on training, not just reading out of a book
- OSHA 10 certification
- A positive attitude and great work ethic
Our programs include trade-focused training such as:
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Line Erector
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Fire Sprinkler
ABC Institute also offers construction management training programs for supervisors and managers, including safety, project management, and supervision. Click below to see our current lineup of courses.
Apprentice Registration
Register your existing crew members in ABC Institute's apprenticeship programs to reap the benefits of our advanced training programs. You can choose to sponsor just a single employee, a few workers, or your entire staff.
By investing in your employees, you’ll increase:
- Employee satisfaction
- Employee knowledge
- Productivity of your crews and management
And you’ll decrease:
- Turnover
- Costly rework caused by lack of knowledge/skills
- Employee burnout and missed work
Registration for ABC Members
If you’re an existing Florida East Coast Chapter Member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and you’d like to enroll your employee(s) in one of our construction training programs, click the button below for discounted rates and registration forms.
Registration for Non-Members
If you’re not yet a member of the Florida East Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), you can still register your employees for our programs! Click below to get started.
Tuition Reimbursement
Through CareerSource Broward, employers may be eligible to receive up to 75% of tuition reimbursement for apprentices. To learn more, please follow the link below to the CareerSource Broward website.