Accelerated Training Programs
Determine which accelerated apprenticeship training programs are available in your region. Find your trade below to get started!
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Have questions? Contact Bryan Mathews, Director of Field Services & Compliance, at mathewsb@agc-ca.org or 661.487.5047.
Carpenters / Pile Drivers / Millwrights 46 Counties
Ready to take the next step in your career? Use the link below to learn more about the Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California!
Skilled & Trained Workforce Requirements
- Minimum Hours Worked Requirement – 12,000 hours logged after 2006 & hours worked in current year; Carpenter Trust Fund to verify work hours.
- Process for Enrollment – Member/Contractor Application.
- Length of Accelerated Apprenticeship – Minimum 6 months for State Certificate, 12 months for Federal Certificate.
- Required Apprenticeship Course Work Hours – 140 Hours.
- Accelerated Program Details – 3rd party training certificates are accepted for minimum required class construction on case-by-case basis.
Cement Masons
Ready to take the next step in your career? Use the link below to learn about the Northern California Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee!
Skilled & Trained Workforce Requirements
- Minimum Hours Worked Requirement – 4,200 hours.
- Process for Enrollment – Member application.
- Length of Accelerated Apprenticeship – Minimum 6 months & 700 work hours.
- Required Apprenticeship Course Work Hours – 72 hours.
- Accelerated Program Details – Must attend all scheduled classes.
Laborers
Ready to take the next step in your career? Use the link below to learn about the Northern California Laborers Training Center!
Skilled & Trained Workforce Requirements
- Minimum Hours Worked Requirement – 4,000 hours verified by local union.
- Process for Enrollment – Employer to complete designated work agreement.
- Length of Accelerated Apprenticeship – Minimum of 6 months & 1,000 work hours.
- Required Apprenticeship Course Work Hours – 40 hours.
- Accelerated Program Details – Any 40-hour certified training / state recommended safety work: OSHA 10, 1st Aide-CPR, Traffic Control, Flagging & Confined Space
Operating Engineers Local 3
Ready to take the next step in your career? Use the link below to learn about the California Operating Engineers Journeymen and Apprentice Training Center!
Skilled & Trained Workforce Requirements
- Minimum Hours Worked Requirement – 6,400 minimum hours equipment Operator; 8,400 minimum hours crane & HDR
- Process for Enrollment – Employer to complete agreement packet for Advanced 2 Training / Member to complete application process
- Length of Accelerated Apprenticeship – Minimum of 7 months and 1,000 work hours
- Required Apprenticeship Course Work Hours – Waived
- Accelerated Program Details – Log work hours with apprenticeship program
Teamsters
Skilled & Trained Workforce Requirements
- NA – Northern California Teamsters do not currently have a state approved apprenticeship program.
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