ABC Prep Academy Program, Year 1
The ABC Commercial Construction Prep Academy is a hands-on, two-year program designed to introduce high school juniors and seniors to the commercial construction trades with upwardly mobile paths of education and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities leading to essential careers.
Instruction takes place 5 days a week for 2.5 hours per day in the first year. Students may earn up to 3 dual credits through Vincennes University, receive NCCER Core training, and can earn the following industry-recognized certifications OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, Lockout/Tagout, Forklift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, and Skid Steer.
At the end of Junior year, students may interview and receive a paid summer internship with an ABC Member Business. Through this internship opportunity, students may earn 1 additional dual credit with Vincennes University.
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Eligibility
Tuition
Certifications & Outcomes
- Potential to earn: 8 industry-recognized credentials including
- 3 dual college credits from Vincennes University
- Paid internship opportunities with an ABC Member Business
- 1 additional dual credit may be earned through an internship
- Students proceeding to year two of the Prep Academy are automatically enrolled in the first year of the ABC Registered Apprenticeship Program of their choosing
Semester Start Dates
Career Opportunities
Carpenter | Electrician | Electrical Lineman (offered in Indianapolis) | Electronic Systems Technician (offered in Lafayette) | Glazier | Heating and Air-Conditioning Instrument Service | Pipefitting (offered in Muncie) | Plumber | Sheet Metal Worker
Are you ready to begin the next chapter of your career?
Construction Pathway
Year 1
Prep Academy
Designed to introduce students to the commercial construction trades, with upwardly mobile paths of education and apprenticeships leading to essential careers.
- Available to high school juniors and seniors
- Commercial Construction Trades Exploration
- Potential to earn up to 8 industry-recognized certifications, 3 dual credits, & receive NCCER Core training
- Paid Summer Internship Opportunities with an ABC Member Business. 1 additional dual credit may be earned through an internship
- Associated Career and Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Year 2
Prep Academy
Automatic enrollment in year one of an ABC Registered Apprenticeship Program of the student’s choosing.
- Available to high school seniors who have completed year 1 of the prep academy program
- Located at the nearest ABC Training Centers: Indianapolis, Muncie, or Lafayette
- Potential to earn up to 5 dual credits from Vincennes University and an NCCER Level I certificate
- Possible paid internship opportunities with an ABC Member Business
- Associated Career and Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
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Post-High School Construction Pathway
- Timeframe: If you’ve completed Prep Academy Year 2, the remaining time is typically an additional 3 years.
- Total Cost: Typically tuition-free through employment with an ABC Member Business
- Potential to earn up to an NCCER certification in the area of your choosing, a nationally recognized journeyman’s license, and an Associate of Science, Career/Tech Degree from Vincennes University
- Full-Time Employment with an ABC Member Business
- Increasing wages commensurate with skills and capabilities
ABC Construction
Resources & Information
Education
Membership
Resources
- Hoosiers by the Numbers – Average Employment by Sector
- Hoosiers by the Numbers – Average Annual Earnings by Industry
- Indiana Career Ready
- 21st Century Talent Region
- Central IN In-depth Regional Profile
High School Internship Opportunities
College Internship Opportunities
ABC Apprenticeship and Employment Presentations
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Brochures
- hABC Prep Academy Brochure
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