W HAT IS ABC? Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. is a national construction industry trade association begun in 1950. Founded on the Merit Shop philosophy,
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- W HAT IS ABC? Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. is a national construction industry trade association begun in 1950. Founded on the Merit Shop philosophy, ABC National and its 70 Chapters across the United States represents over 21,000 member companies. ABCs mission is to help members develop the full potential of their current & future employees, win work & deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably, and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
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- Proudly serving the 12 Parishes of Southeast Louisiana since 1970
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- ABC N EW O RLEANS /B AYOU C HAPTER 10 th ABC Chapter in the U.S. 1 st ABC Chapter in Louisiana C OMMERCIAL & I NDUSTRIAL C ONSTRUCTION M EMBER C ATEGORIES General Contractors Subcontractors Suppliers - Associates E XECUTIVE V OLUNTEER L EADERSHIP B OARD OF D IRECTORS oversight of Chapter operations B OARD OF T RUSTEES oversight of the Educational Trust Fund operations B OARD OF M ANAGERS oversight of the Campus, LLC C HAPTER C OMMITTEES Apprenticeship & Craft TrainingGovernment RelationsMembership Merit Political Action Committee Programs & CommunicationSafety & Management Education
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- T RAINING C AMPUS C OURSES Safety Education OSHA 10 OSHA 30 Construction Site Safety Technician Field Safety Construction Site Safety Technician Safety Tech CPR/First Aid/AED Apprenticeship & Craft Training Carpentry Electrical Instrumentation Pipefitting Plumbing (off-site) Sheet Metal (off-site) Welding Management Education Blueprint Reading (Intro & Advanced) Construction Spanish for the English Speaker English as a 2 nd Language Fundamentals of Project Management Fundamentals of Scheduling Planning & Scheduling w/ Microsoft Project 2003/2007 Planning & Scheduling w/ Primavera 3 & SureTrak Planning & Scheduling w/ Primavera 6
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- A PPRENTICESHIP & C RAFT T RAINING T OTAL S TUDENT E NROLLMENT F ALL 2005 S PRING 2014
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- R ETENTION A NALYSIS W ELDING P ROGRAM Retention Rates: 82%82%84%75%75%25%33%28%12%
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- H OW C AN ABC S UPPORT J UMP S TART ? Partner with area high schools to provide students with training in high-demand crafts Assist in identifying facilities and implementing certified training for current high schools without these in-house program capabilities Offer best practices in terms of the training and materials that helps young people learn a skilled trade which enables them to attain high-wage, entry level construction employment
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- W HY C REATE ABC S ATELLITE L OCATIONS ? Provide training in geographical regions currently unequipped for construction education while allowing for minimal travel time (by school bus, public transportation, or personal vehicle) Provides a direct link to construction industry employers through the Satellite Programs partnership with local ABC Members for instruction, guest speakers, & demonstrations Expand regional training capacity for construction education
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- Key Components of an Effective Training Facility Standardized Policies & Procedures (Safety, Instructional, Operational, etc) Instructional Equipment, Tools, Consumables NCCER Certified Craft Training Instructors Internet access Transportation access
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- Necessary Conditions of an ABC Satellite Facility Utilities needed for Craft instruction (i.e. electricity, plumbing) Ventilation system Parking Security
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- Ohio Construction Academy (OCA) provides high school students an innovative educational opportunity to explore construction related careers through an excellent foundation in academics and rigorous contextual, hands-on curriculum that prepares them for direct entry into the professional apprenticeship program, college, and a career. OCA is a tuition free, fully accredited construction technology academy. The program provides blended educational opportunity, facilitating both online and on-site instruction. As such, OCA enables a hands-on learning experience in construction trades taught by highly qualified instructors who provide personal attention to each student. Students attend class two days per week and may also log in 24 hours a day, providing flexibility in the learning process. Alongside the construction trade, OCA will encourage each student to develop the necessary skills, attitudes, and work ethic to be successful in their chosen career path. An ABC Pilot Model: Ohio Construction Academy Its Academic! OCA offers a 1:20 student / teacher ratio... or better!
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- ABC New Orleans/Bayou Chapter is currently in discussions with a local ABC Member & the RSD to develop the concept of a downtown satellite location, and plans to include the GNO Jump Start Team for future meetings Step 1: Consultation on potential location, determine pilot craft(s) for training given facility logistics & industry need, determine pilot # of students (min & max) to be trained per craft, determine instructor(s) identification, training, hiring, payroll, & evaluation processes Step 2: Regional teams (perhaps working in conjunction with the Department of Education and their consultant, SREB) develop a Proposal for creating a satellite location Step 3: Collaborate with public & private sectors on identifying & applying to funding sources Long-term: Our Chapter would be willing to serve as an advisor to other regional teams interested in creating satellite locations N EXT S TEPS
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- Thank you; for additional activities & more information, please visit our website at www.abcbayou.com or call 504.468.3188
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