Construct Your Future – Associated Builders & Contractors Western Michigan Chapter Careers Website This website is a good resource for information about careers in construction and apprenticeship training programs for persons of all ages.
Contren and Prentice-Hall Craft Training Materials Website for CONTREN/NCCER to review available current training materials for apprenticeship and craft training programs.
ContrenCatalog for NCCER Curriculum and Textbooks.pdf An on line catalog for NCCER books and related materials.
Federal DOL WHD Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Home Page Information pertaining to Federal prevailing wage topics can be found here.
Grand Rapids Community College Home Page Web based information for Grand Rapids Community College. The site provides information on courses, class schedules, and registration and student access to records.
MASCI Site – Information on Michigan Apprenticeship Programs Michigan Apprentice Steering Committee, Inc. website. This site can be used to register your program, register new apprentices and change the status of previously registered apprentices. It is a good “pipeline” to the Area Training Representatives for BAT in Michigan.
Michigan Dept. of Labor – Wage and Hour Division Home Page This website can be used to gather information regarding State prevailing wage as well as other related employment information.
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Web Site Website for NCCER. Updated information on the curriculum and other training aids for construction contractors. NCCER was founded originally by ABC and later spun off to be a stand alone organization.
Try Tools - ABC National Careers Info Home Page This is a website dedicated to showcase future career opportunities in construction for individuals of all ages.
U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Info Site This is a website for registered apprentices and apprenticeship program sponsors. It contains a wealth of information on apprenticeship programs and current news from the Department of Labor on apprenticeship training initiatives.
Work Paths – Careers in Construction Info Kent County community work based learning website. Provides access to information about employers interested in hiring potential apprentices and information about students who have an interest in apprenticeships.
Youth Employment Regs. In Michigan and U.S. Information regarding rules and regulations for the employment of youths can be found on this website. Every employer in Michigan should be familiar with these regulations prior to employing minors on construction sites.
Government
29CFR29 – Labor Standards for the Registration of Apprenticeship Programs
29CFR30 – Equal Employment Opportunity In Apprenticeship and Training
Bureau of Labor Statistics Home Page This website contains information on employment, labor and related topics.
Safety
MIOSHA Workplace Safety & Health Info The website for Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.