Affinity Partner
ehsInc has partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego Chapter (ABCSD).
ABCSD is apart of a national construction industry trade association representing more than 22,000 members. Based on the merit shop philosophy, ABCSD helps their members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Education and Training
ABC is a leader in apprenticeship and craft training for merit shop contractors. Through its chapters, ABC delivers programs that equip craft professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their productivity and safety, and advance their careers. The delivery of services and programs varies by region.
Business Development
Growing your company has never been easier. From business leads and construction referrals to green building initiatives and awards programs, ABC offers tools to help its members develop business opportunities and promote company achievements and capabilities to potential clients.
Politics and Policies
ABC actively works with all levels of government to represent member interests and the merit shop construction industry. Fortune Magazine recognized ABC’s efforts in Washington, D.C., by naming the association one of the “most influential” organizations in the United States.
Safety Programs
ABC’s safety programs and products help members maintain safer and more productive jobsites, one of the construction industry’s most critical needs. In addition to training resources, ABC provides members with the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) guide – the industry’s leading safety evaluation program.
Member and Employee Discounts
ABC members can take advantage of exclusive savings on business and personal services offered through ABC’s discount programs. Descriptions about the savings and services, along with contact information and direct links, are provided for each of the partnering companies.
Industry Publications & Communications
ABC provides a wealth of resources to assist contractors in staying current with the industry-related information they need to make informed business decisions. In addition, ABC provides communications leadership and support by working closely with the news media to communicate the industry’s positions to policy makers, owners, educators and the public on a wide range of public policy issues.
Insurance Programs
The ABC Insurance Trust exclusively serves ABC member contractors. They provide objective, customized group benefits solutions that enable firms to attract, retain, and reward employees, so their companies can grow consistently and profitably. These solutions are delivered through health and welfare programs, retirement plans, administrative services and prevailing wage programs tailored specifically for the construction industry.
Student Outreach
ABC actively promotes construction as a top career choice for high school and college students. ABC chapters and members partner with schools, meet with students and instructors, and hold special events to promote careers in construction.
APPRENTICESHIP
ABCSD Apprenticeship program is a state and federally recognized construction training program. Apprenticeship Career and Technical Education (CTE) combines paid on-the-job training and work experience with formal classroom instruction. Apprentices are employed by a company where they receive hands-on training, and attend classes in the evening to study theory and participate in hands-on technical training. Trades offered: Electrical, Electronic Systems Technician (EST), Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Sheet Metal.
After successfully completing this program,apprentices receive certificates of completion from the State of California and U.S. Department of Labor.
According to a Department of Labor study, individuals who finish apprenticeships earn an average of $240,000 more in wages over a lifetime than job seekers with similar work experience. In fact, more than 90 percent of apprentices are employed after completing our ABCSD Apprenticeship training program, with an average starting wage above $50,000. Some people call apprenticeship programs “the other four-year degree.”
As an organization devoted to producing a skilled and well-trained construction workforce which can meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and technology driven profession, ABCSD encourages more men and women to consider a career in the construction industry. Given the growing shortage of skilled craft professionals, estimated to be 1.6 million people by 2022 nationwide, there will be tremendous future job opportunities for a skilled and trained craft professional.
CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION
ABC San Diego provides quality in-class and online training for construction, general industry businesses, and everyone in between. We offer a wide range of safety, trade, and management classes and seminars on or off site. Whether you need training to meet special guidelines, additional training to enhance your resume, or certification renewal to stay compliant, ABC San Diego can provide a solution. Our classes can be customized for your organization and held on your site or ours.
Through this affiliation, ABCSD members receive preferred rates. Be sure to mention “EHSINC” when inquiring.