Apprenticeship and Skills Training
ABC of Metro Washington founded ABC CraftMasters Training Trust (CTT), a separate 501(c)(3) organization, to help its members and the merit shop construction community create a qualified workforce now and into the future. CTT offers apprenticeship and construction craft training in up to 21 separate trades.
Our Mission is to develop construction trade professionals through innovative educational programming that provides the metro Washington region with the most highly-skilled workforce. If you are a student considering your initial career path, a seasoned veteran of the construction or any other industry, or an employer looking for ways to improve your employees’ skill set, our programs are a viable option for you. Our programs are fully approved and accredited by the:
•National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
•U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
•Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (MATC)
•DC Apprenticeship and Training Council (DCATC)
Our program is periodically reviewed by NCCER and consistently receives “outstanding” ratings.
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For all classes and apprenticeship programs, please read CraftMasters REFUND POLICY (as of 9/29/2023)
CORE IS THE FIRST PART OF YEAR ONE FOR ALL TRADE/APPRENTICESHIP CLASSES.