Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Tennessee Craft Training program graduates 54 NASHVILLE, TENN., June 10, 2019 – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Tennessee (ABC-Greater Tennessee) is pleased to announce that its Craft Training Program has successfully graduated 54 students for the 2018-2019 school year. “Thursday was one of the most important events that we at ABC- Greater Tennessee hold each year,” said ABC- Greater Tennessee President/CEO Clay Crownover. “It’s important because it highlights the accomplishments of our school and our students and the extra effort they have made to furthering themselves and our industry.” ABC- Greater Tennessee is a leader in continuing education for the construction industry, as well as apprenticeship and craft training for merit shop contractors in the state. ABC- Greater Tennessee delivers programs that equip craft professionals with the knowledge and the skills they need to improve their productivity and safety, while advancing their careers. We offer four NCCER Accredited Craft Training Programs in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, all designed to generate a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. School years run from September to April. Applications for the 2019-2020 are now open and due by July 16th. ABC- Greater Tennessee Education Director Michele Correnti concluded, "Graduation Day is the most important day of the year. I am always so proud to be involved with all of these men and woman and being able to celebrate their four years of hard work and dedication. The ABC Craft Training Program changes their futures and they set a pathway for themselves. It brings such joy to get to celebrate with the graduates and their families as we recognize their accomplishments." Click this link for pictures of the event. ### Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national trade association representing 22,000 members from more than 19,000 construction and industry-related firms. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 72 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work. Visit us at www.abctennessee.com. Thank you to our Gold Sponsors ABEC ELECTRIC Co. WOLFE AND TRAVIS ELECTRIC Co. GAYLOR ELECTRIC Thank you to our Silver Sponsors ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS JK&L ELECTRIC CO. HARLAN ELECTRIC CGI ELECTRIC Graybar IN2 Electric Craft Training Committee John Warner ABEC Electric – Chair John Arndt DWC Construction Dana Morrow Stansell Electric RJ Lillibridge Enterprise Electric Rick Jones T.W. Frierson Brent McGee Crane Construction Tracy Potts Wolfe & Travis Andy Maddox John Bouchard & Sons Dave Craker Premier Design Build Dave Sarduy Volunteer Electric Jay Morgan Merryman-Farr Mark Stiff DPR Construction Shay Williams Comfort Group Steve Cathy CGI Electric
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