Apprenticeship

ABC New Mexico’s apprenticeship programs are world-class. We have high graduation rates, amazing reviews from our apprentices and the contractors that train them, and a dedicated teaching staff. Our curriculum is created by Subject Matter Experts from around the country and is updated to reflect the ever-changing construction industry.

Why Train an Apprentice

• The demand for skilled workers is high.
• Our program eliminates the need for expensive recruitment programs; people are already training.
• Using apprentices reduces the cost of high labor turnover; employees show high morale and loyalty when training in a program that offers upward mobility through career development.
• You get a diversified and flexible workforce and a larger pool of employees with specific skills.
• You get increased productivity; employees in a structured program are more motivated.
• We train our apprentices in a state-of-the-art training facility.
• Our apprentices reside throughout New Mexico.

Process for Registering Apprentices

Step 1. Submit your Member Application and become an active member with ABC.

Step 2. Fill out and sign the Employer Commitment Agreement as well as the Apply Pre-paid Tuition Agreement.

Step 3. Submit an application for each apprentice you want to join the program and sign the Cents-per-hour contribution agreement per trade.

Visit www.abcnm.org/apprenticeship, call (505) 830-4222, or email sfrank@abcnm.org or gschouman@abcnm.org for more information.