Workforce Development & Craft Training

Build a Skilled Construction Workforce

ABC Bayou Craft Training provides NCCER-accredited education and hands-on training for individuals pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

Training opportunities include:

• Electrical
• Welding
• Instrumentation
• Carpentry
• Pipefitting
• Plumbing
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Leadership & Management Education
• Safety Certifications

Partnering with contractors, schools, and workforce partners to build the future of construction in Louisiana.

Construction Safety Training & STEP Programs

Safety is More than Compliance — It's Culture.

ABC Bayou Safety Training helps companies create safer jobsites through training, education, and proactive safety systems.

Members gain access to:

• OSHA Training
• Safety Courses & Workshops
• Toolbox Talks
• Safety Consulting Resources
• STEP Safety Management System
• Drug Free Workplace Programs
• Leadership Safety Education

The STEP Program helps contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers measure and improve safety performance.

Advocacy for the Merit Shop Construction Industry

Protecting Free Enterprise & Fair Competition.

ABC Bayou actively advocates for policies that support merit shop contractors, workforce development, free enterprise, and economic growth throughout Louisiana.

Members stay informed through:

• Legislative Updates
• Political Advocacy
• ABC PAC Initiatives
• Industry Alerts
• Government Affairs Events
• Workforce and Labor Policy Updates

Ensuring the Merit Shop voice is represented at the local, state, and national levels.

Member Benefits & Business Savings

Membership that Pays for Itself.

ABC Bayou members receive access to exclusive business discounts and resources to help reduce costs and improve profitability.

Potential Savings Include:

• Fleet Programs
• Fuel Discounts
• Hotel Savings
• Wireless Discounts
• Construction Software Savings
• Safety Resources
• HR & Legal Support
• Training Discounts
• Insurance Savings
• Business Development Tools
• Individual Team Member Discounts

Apprenticeship & Registered Training Programs

Developing Louisiana's Skilled Construction Workforce

ABC Bayou sponsors registered apprenticeship programs that help member companies build a skilled workforce through structured, employer-driven training.

Apprenticeship opportunities include:

• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Pipefitting
• Sheet Metal
• Sprinkler Fitting
• Welding

Programs combine:

• NCCER-certified classroom instruction
• Hands-on assessments
• Supervised on-the-job learning
• Apprentice registration and progress tracking
• Required record and documentation management

Together, we strengthen Louisiana's construction workforce while creating rewarding, long-term careers.