ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy

Are you a current or prospective apprenticeship trustee? Are you a plan administrator? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, the ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy at ABC Convention 2023 is a must-attend event.

The ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy will provide new and current apprenticeship fiduciaries with the knowledge and tools to effectively lead the essential programs that develop our future construction professionals. When your ERISA Trust is audited, one of the first questions the U.S. Department of Labor will ask is, “Have your fiduciaries participated in continuing education?” By attending this training, you will be able to answer “yes.”

While many organizations offer this type of training to fiduciaries of employee benefit programs—at almost twice the cost—this is the only program designed specifically for merit shop apprenticeship programs. The academy focuses on risk management, better understanding fiduciary obligations and the roles and responsibilities that come along with being a trustee. You won’t want to miss the chance to network with your fellow plan fiduciaries and learn tips from national experts. See the full schedule below and register today! Make the ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy an essential part of your 2023 continuing education goals.

Make the ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy an essential part of your 2023 continuing education goals.

Why Should You Attend?

  • Better understand your role as a trustee.
  • Better understand the roles and responsibilities of being a plan fiduciary to ensure alignment with DOL requirements.
  • Learn from national experts and get answers to your most important compliance questions.
  • Meet needs for continuing fiduciary education.
  • Network and share best practices with other trustees.

Who Should Attend?

  • Current apprenticeship trustees
  • ABC chapter leaders interested in setting up an apprenticeship trust
  • ABC staff charged with executing trust plans
  • Anyone interested in serving in an apprenticeship trustee role
  • Chapter labor attorneys

Register Today

Thursday, March 16

8-9:15 a.m. Basics Introductory Session
9:15-10:30 a.m. Core Competencies for Trustees
10:30-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Day-to-Day Operations of a Trust
12-2 p.m. National Craft Championships Viewing and Lunch
2:30-3:30 p.m. Understanding the “But For” Test
3:30-4:30 p.m. What Funds Should Go Into the Trust

Friday, March 17

8-8:30 a.m. Board Orientations for Trustees
8:30-9:45 a.m. Advanced Fiduciary Obligations and Plan Administration
9:45-10 a.m. Break
10-11:15 a.m. Prohibited Transactions
11:15-11:45 a.m. ERISA Plan Insurance: Know What’s Covered and What Isn’t
12-2 p.m. Closing Keynote and Lunch
2-3 p.m. Ownership of Building
3-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15-4:30 p.m. Running Your Training Fund as a Business
3:30-4:30 p.m. What Funds Should Go Into the Trust