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Our Mission
For over 46 years, NEFBA has offered a quality construction apprenticeship program for the construction workforce to meet the needs of our community's industry employers and workforce to enhance the quality of life in Northeast Florida.
Earn While You Learn
- Structured training system registered with the Florida Department of Education's Workforce Development Division
- 10% hourly rate increase every year of the program paid by the employer
- Job placement assistance upon complete application submission
- 2,000 hours of on-the-job training each year of the program
- Graduate debt-free with four years of working experience in the 2nd fastest growing industry in Florida
Outline of Training Programs & Opportunities
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CONSTRUCTION IS THE 2nd LARGEST INDUSTRY IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA
The construction industry is the 2nd largest and most important industry in Northeast Florida today. New homes, commercial and industrial developments are being built at record rates. Skilled construction workers are needed now more than ever to fulfill the demands of the area's growth. With the increased projection of retirements of the current workforce, it is projected that job opportunities will rise steadily over the next decade alongside development in our area.
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
The apprentice is paid an hourly wage while receiving on-the-job training supplemented with classroom instruction two nights a week. This gives the apprentice the ability to enter the workforce immediately while continuing his/her education at the same time. There is a gradual increasing wage scale of 5% every 6 months while you learn.
STUDY WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
The program gives the apprentice the opportunity to work "hands on" beside the best skilled professionals in the area, on site and in real world situations. The knowledge learned in the textbook comes to life while on the job.
FREE JOB PLACEMENT
Receive career counseling and free job placement assistance throughout the entire 4 year program.
TUITION-FREE TRAINING
There are no tuition fees for apprentices in registered apprenticeship programs in the state of Florida. The tuition for the classroom instruction is paid by the employer. The only out of pocket expense for the apprentice are for books, required polo shirt for classes, and testing fees, which range from $150-$175 each year.
The construction industry is the 2nd largest and most important industry in Northeast Florida today. New homes, commercial and industrial developments are being built at record rates. Skilled construction workers are needed now more than ever to fulfill the demands of the area's growth. With the increased projection of retirements of the current workforce, it is projected that job opportunities will rise steadily over the next decade alongside development in our area.
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
The apprentice is paid an hourly wage while receiving on-the-job training supplemented with classroom instruction two nights a week. This gives the apprentice the ability to enter the workforce immediately while continuing his/her education at the same time. There is a gradual increasing wage scale of 5% every 6 months while you learn.
STUDY WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
The program gives the apprentice the opportunity to work "hands on" beside the best skilled professionals in the area, on site and in real world situations. The knowledge learned in the textbook comes to life while on the job.
FREE JOB PLACEMENT
Receive career counseling and free job placement assistance throughout the entire 4 year program.
TUITION-FREE TRAINING
There are no tuition fees for apprentices in registered apprenticeship programs in the state of Florida. The tuition for the classroom instruction is paid by the employer. The only out of pocket expense for the apprentice are for books, required polo shirt for classes, and testing fees, which range from $150-$175 each year.