Build Your Executive Pipeline: Sponsor B.S. Degrees for ABC Grads

Gaylor construction training

Bridge the Gap

Turn your top trade professionals into project leaders, foremen, and estimators. VU’s B.S. in Technology – Construction Management bridges field expertise with business operations without disrupting job-site productivity.

Trust & Strategic Partnership

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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Indiana
60 Credits Transferred
50% of degree completed via ABC Associate coursework.
100% Online & Flexible
8-week accelerated course formats built for full-time workers.
Direct Business ROI
Capstone projects solve internal company challenges.

Why Sponsor Your Skilled Trades Talent?

Increase Retention Rates

Sponsored degrees build loyalty, protecting your hiring and training investments.

Develop Next-Gen Leadership

Bridge field expertise and management to prepare high-potential workers for leadership.

Advance Technical Acumen

Equip your team with key skills in budgeting, logistics, risk, and tech.

A Degree Completion Model Built for Construction Operations

Business Impact

  • Applied Capstone Projects: Employees address and solve a real-world operational problem inside your business as part of their coursework.
  • Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Continuous updates from construction experts ensure coursework addresses current market trends, supply chain dynamics, and safety protocols.
  • Accelerated Pathway: Prior ABC apprenticeship coursework and eligible Associate degrees count toward 60 credit hours of the 120-credit hour B.S. degree.

Degree Guidelines Overview

  • 120 total credit hours required for B.S. degree.
  • 60 hours applied directly from an approved technical Associate degree.
  • Flexible 8-week courses allow continuous, year-round momentum.
  • Coursework accessible anytime, anywhere via VU’s online learning system.

How Sponsorship Works - 4-Step Process

Step 1
Connect with VU
Reach out to the Business & Industry team at apprenticeships@vinu.edu or complete the consultation form below.
Step 2
Transcript & Credit Review
Our advisors review your employees' ABC and Associate transcripts to maximize transfer credits (up to 60 hours).
Step 3
Align Sponsorship & Funding
Establish customized tuition sponsorship, company education assistance, or reimbursement plans.
Step 4
Launch Leadership Growth
Employees enroll in flexible 8-week online modules while continuing to work full-time on your job sites.

Employer FAQs: Sponsorship & Degree Pathways

How does sponsoring an employee benefit our company’s bottom line?

Sponsoring degree completion reduces costly employee turnover and protects your recruitment pipeline. Additionally, students complete an Applied Capstone Project directly focused on solving an operational or efficiency challenge within your company.

Will classes interfere with full-time work on active job sites?

No. Courses are 100% online and formatted in 8-week accelerated blocks, allowing working professionals to balance field duties with degree advancement.

How many credits transfer from an ABC Apprenticeship / Associate degree?

Upon transcript review, students with an approved technical Associate degree receive 60 credit hours toward the 120-credit hour B.S. in Technology – Construction Management degree, putting them halfway to graduation on day one.

How do we set up tuition assistance or sponsorship billing?

Our team works directly with your HR/Finance department to streamline employer invoicing, tuition reimbursement support, or direct sponsorship structures.

Partner with Vincennes University Today

Ready to secure your technical talent pipeline? Speak with our apprenticeship leadership team.

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Jen Bozek

Director of Apprenticeships
Business & Industry Division | Vincennes University
apprenticeships@vinu.edu
317-849-5983
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