The Inland Northwest AGC is a membership organization dedicated to furthering the ever changing agenda of commercial construction contractors, with a heavy focus on apprenticeship programs. Founded in 1921, the Inland Northwest chapter is the regions largest full-service commercial construction trade association and is one of 95 chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America. Representi
ng over 275 companies throughout our region, the AGC has been the organization of choice for those associated with the construction industry for more than 90 years and continues to serve as the voice of the construction industry. AGC members construct commercial and public buildings, airports, shopping centers, factories and industrial plants, schools, dams and flood control facilities, highways, roads and bridges, ports, public transit, underground facilities, water and wastewater treatment facilities, multifamily housing projects, military and defense related facilities, rail and transit facilities, tunnels, housing developments and mining operations. Workforce development must be a priority for all employers in the construction industry or the problem will only get worse. To that end, the Inland Northwest AGC is pleased to offer two Open Shop Apprenticeship Programs for its members - Carpenters & Heavy Equipment Operators. Heavy Equipment Operators Apprenticeship Program
This program provides both hands-on and classroom training in all aspects of equipment operation, maintenance and safety. Students are required to complete 200 hours per year of related supplemental instruction and 6,000 work hours before graduating the program as a journey-level operator. Carpenters Apprenticeship Program
Carpenter Apprentices will complete 160 of training per year in everything from blueprint reading to building layout to finish work. Carpenter Apprentices must complete 5,200-8,000 hours of on-the-job training. Both programs provide apprentices with comprehensive safety training.
