Apprenticeship training consists of:

1) Combination of On-The-Job Training All registered apprentices would become full-time employees of a construction company and learning their trade on a daily basis. Since apprentices are employees, they are earning income while they are learning.

2) Related Education Apprentices must attend classes two nights per week for a minimum 24 weeks out of the year.

The entire program lasts between 2-4 years depending on the trade, and upon completion/graduation, the AGC and state of California award a certificate that is recognized throughout the industry as a valid indicator of high quality training, signifying that the apprentice has completed an apprenticeship program which meets the industry standards of occupational proficiency.

The AGC Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications for its open shop (non-union) apprenticeship program in the following crafts:

• CARPENTER

• CEMENT MASON

• DRYWALL FINISHER

• DRYWALL LATHER

• HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• LABORER

• PAINTER

Age: 18 years of age - no maximum age

Education: Proof of high school diploma or GED.

Physical: Good physical condition (physical exam and drug test may be required).

Transportation: Must be able to consistently get to and from work and school.

** Applicants must provide the following documents when applying: proof of high school diploma or GED and employment verification as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Most employers also conduct pre-employment drug testing.