Excellence In the Industry Since 1988

The AGC operates the state’s first and largest open-shop apprenticeship program. We are well respected throughout the industry due to contractor management of our program and the skill, integrity, and responsibility that exemplifies AGC members.

We are firmly committed to increasing the number of skilled construction workers and producing our industry's future workforce by providing the highest level of training and education to registered apprentices.

San Diego Associated General Contractors (AGC) Apprenticeship Program is designed to meet the needs of open shop contractors who want to train apprentices on State of California public works projects, Federal Davis-Bacon, and private construction projects throughout California.

The program has been approved by the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards and Federal Department of Labor for the following trade classifications: carpenter, cement mason, drywall lather, drywall finisher, heavy equipment operator, painter, and laborer.

The program offers practical on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction. The duration of the program is between 2-4 years, depending upon the craft. Upon successful completion, apprentices graduate and are awarded certificates by the AGC and the state. These completion certificates are recognized by the industry as valid indicators that an apprentice has completed training that meets industry standards of occupational proficiency.