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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 2026 is a must-attend event.

This year’s academy will feature new topics and additional presenters! Even if you’ve attended in the past, you will have many new insights to gain at this session.

Topics include:

  • ABC Basic Requirements for Chapter-Sponsored Apprenticeship Programs
  • Prohibited Transactions
  • Essential Policies and Procedures
  • Trust Reserves and Investing Plan Assets
  • Expense Reimbursement Policies
  • Selecting and Monitoring Service Providers

What Is the ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy?

The ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy equips new and experienced apprenticeship fiduciaries with the essential knowledge and tools to confidently lead programs that develop the next generation of construction professionals.

You’ll also connect with fellow plan fiduciaries, share best practices and gain insights from national experts. Make the ABC Apprenticeship Trust Academy a cornerstone of your 2026 continuing education plan—you won’t want to miss it.

Why Should You Attend?

Often when an ERISA Trust is audited, one of the first questions from the U.S. Department of Labor is whether your fiduciaries have completed continuing education. By attending this training, you’ll be able to answer with a resounding “yes.”

While other organizations offer similar fiduciary training—often at nearly twice the cost— this is the only program designed specifically for administering merit shop apprenticeship programs. The academy covers risk management, fiduciary obligations and the full scope of trustee roles and responsibilities.

Register to:

  • Gain a clear understanding of your role as a trustee or staff leader
  • Deepen your knowledge of fiduciary responsibilities to ensure full compliance with DOL requirements
  • Learn directly from national experts and get answers to your top compliance questions
  • Fulfill your fiduciary continuing education requirements
  • Connect, network and exchange best practices with fellow trustees