Hawaii’s construction industry requires 58,000 workers this year to fill the positions left by retiring professionals. At the same time, many young individuals and those looking to change careers or reenter the workforce are searching for well-paying jobs that allow them to work from home.
Apprenticeships present an exceptional opportunity, blending classroom education with practical, hands-on training in essential trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, roofing and electrical work. The Associated Builders and Contractors Hawaii Chapter has been at the forefront of this initiative since 1989, successfully training hundreds of professionals each year.
With our multiple pathways to earn while you learn and have your education funded by employers, you can secure a promising and stable future in the construction trades.
During National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 17-23, we celebrate apprenticeships as vital for Hawaii’s future. Join us in “Building Hawaii Together.” Learn more at ABCHawaii.org.
Jeffrey Alameida
President/CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors Hawaii Chapter
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