WHAT WE DO
Empowering Skills. Building Futures.
Our curriculum — the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Pathway 2 Build — has received official approval as a pre-apprenticeship core program by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship & Training Office.
ABC of Western PA’s “Pathway 2 Build” Pre-Registered Apprenticeship Program broadens construction trade training access to tackle Western PA’s skilled labor shortage.
The program offers the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core curriculum, which grants advanced standing and valuable, stackable credentials. It appeals to diverse candidates seeking cost-effective education, job prospects and tuition reimbursement.
Your Blueprint for Success
Nine Point Nine’s program is enhanced with hands-on jobsite experience, including workshops and local off-site training experiences which complement the standard ABC classroom and hands-on testing curriculum.
In addition to your coursework, women who are currently working in the construction trades offer real-world insights and inspiration. These exciting sessions feature practical advice, motivational guidance, and career experience stories.
When you graduate from our comprehensive 9-week instruction program, you’ll have the fundamental skills and knowledge you need to enter non-traditional apprenticeship programs or land an entry-level job working in skilled trade positions.
Trade Skills. Real Results.
You will earn several industry-recognized, portable credentials through NCCER, including:
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Core Completion Certificate
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Intro to the Construction Industry
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Construction Site Safety Certificate
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OSHA-10 Certification
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CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
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PA Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificate
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‘Advanced Standing’ Eligibility within ABC-sponsored apprenticeship programs
