ABC Prep Academy Program, Year 2
Students in the 2nd year of the Prep Academy are automatically enrolled in the first year of the registered apprenticeship program of their choice, available through the nearest ABC Training Center located in Indianapolis, Muncie, and Lafayette, Indiana. This allows students the advantage of completing the first year of a typically 4-year apprenticeship while in high school!
The coursework consists of three-hours of hands-on instruction and three-hours of online homework per week. Students can earn up to 5 dual credits through Vincennes University and a level-one NCCER certificate. Students may also receive a paid internship opportunity with an ABC Member Business. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to all students.
Students choosing to continue through the remaining 3 years of the ABC Registered Apprenticeship Program may experience an increase in wages commensurate with their skills and competencies. Employment with an ABC Member Business and the opportunity to continue in their apprenticeship are available upon completion of year 2 of the Prep Academy.
After successfully completing and documenting 8,000 hours of on-the-job learning for four-year programs, graduates may be registered through the US Department of Labor, earn a nationally recognized journeyman license, an NCCER certification, and an Associate of Science, Career/Tech Degree through Vincennes University. Although most trades require 4-years of study. Some trades consist of 2-3 year programs. Through employment with an ABC Member Business, most program completers have no tuition debt!

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Eligibility

Tuition

Certifications & Outcomes
- Potential to earn industry-recognized credentials including
- An NCCER Level I certificate
- 5 dual college credits from Vincennes University
- Possible paid internship opportunity with an ABC Member Business
- Students completing year 2 of the program may continue in the apprenticeship program and receive employment with an ABC Member Business

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
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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
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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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