Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Indiana Construction Apprenticeships:

The VU & ABC Partnership

For nearly two decades, Vincennes University has partnered with the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Indiana/Kentucky to deliver industry-leading commercial and industrial construction training. This co-sponsored program is custom-built for two distinct paths:

  • Employed Trade Professionals: Active apprentices at ABC Member companies looking to formalize their education.
  • Career Changers & Beginners: Anyone looking to break into high-wage commercial and industrial construction fields.

DOL-Approved Journeyman Programs & Technical Degrees

This U.S. Department of Labor-approved curriculum is specifically designed to transition field hours into academic milestones. Your training fulfills the baseline academic requirements for an Associate of Science (A.S.) Career & Technical Degree across eight core specialized tracks:

  • Electrical: Journeyman credential & A.S. Degree pathway
  • HVAC: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning specialization
  • Plumbing: Commercial and residential system engineering
  • Carpentry: Industrial framing and structural layout systems
  • Pipefitting: High-pressure system operations and industrial layout
  • Sheet Metal: Fabrication, structural design, and installation
  • Lineman: Electrical power-line distribution and grid systems
  • EST (Electronic Systems Technician): Low-voltage data systems

Earn a Debt-Free College Degree While You Work

Forget traditional student loans. Through this sponsored trade program, you earn college credit for your day-to-day work on the job site. You build a real-world income and graduate with a fully accredited college degree completely debt-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the apprenticeship cost?

One of the greatest advantages of the Vincennes University and ABC partnership is the ability to complete your education while avoiding traditional student debt. Because you are employed full-time by an ABC member company while completing your training, your employer frequently covers or heavily subsidizes the cost of your trade instruction.

Even if paying out of pocket, tuition rates for ABC member-affiliated students are drastically reduced compared to standard college courses, allowing you to earn a competitive paycheck and build equity in your career from day one without the burden of student loans.

Where are the ABC training facilities located in Indiana?

To accommodate working professionals across the state, training programs are strategically distributed throughout Indiana. You can attend classes and complete your related instruction at regional training hubs in:

  • Indianapolis (Headquarters)

  • Elkhart

  • Fort Wayne

  • Lafayette

  • Muncie

  • Columbus

  • New Albany

How does journeyman training translate to an A.S. Career/Tech Degree?

Our U.S. Department of Labor-approved program bridges the gap between field expertise and academic credentials. The curriculum utilizes globally recognized National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards.

As you progress toward your Journeyman Level status, completing your classroom hours and 8,000 hours of on-the-job learning, those competencies translate directly into academic credits at Vincennes University.

By fulfilling basic institutional requirements alongside your trade training, you graduate with both an official Journeyman credential and an Associate of Science (A.S.) Career/Tech Degree.