Deadline for ABC Scholarship is July 15

Words: Jennifer WilkersonThe construction industry needs today's best and brightest to lead our future workforce.

NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative are proud to promote scholarships that assist individuals pursuing craft training. Use the information below to learn how to apply or pass along to those that are seeking a career in this field.

ABC Trimmer Construction Education Foundation/Build Your Future Scholarship

  • Available to individuals pursuing craft training in the construction industry through an NCCER accredited program or a state/federally approved apprenticeship program in a merit-shop training facility.
  • 10 scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded annually.
Applications are due on July 15, 2016. Apply here.

For more information, contact Ashleigh Potuznik at 386-518-6915 or apotuznik@nccer.org.
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