Since 1994, the Arkansas Construction Education Foundation has provided quality training to produce a safe, competent and professional workforce for contractors. Aimed at those who enjoy working with their hands and their heads, the foundation’s primary goal is to satisfy the ever-growing demand for skilled trades-persons.
ACEF Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1650 myACE bucks annually per pre-apprenticeship. Pre-Apprenticeships are reserved for high school juniors and seniors.
Educational Services. Service Provider shall provide the following educational services to Students:
Pre-Apprenticeships includes all materials, curriculum, and fees. Students generally meet once per week throughout the school year.
- Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship – This pre-apprenticeship is a year-long program that provides both hands-on and classroom training to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a registered electrical apprenticeship program. The program meets once a week, for four hours. At the end of the pre-apprenticeship, six months’ worth of registered apprenticeship will be deducted from their four-year apprenticeship program.
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship – This pre-apprenticeship is a year-long program that provides both hands-on and classroom training to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a registered plumbing apprenticeship program. The program meets once a week, for four hours. At the end of the pre-apprenticeship, six months’ worth of registered apprenticeship will be deducted from their four-year apprenticeship program.
Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship - This pre-apprenticeship is a year-long program that provides both hands-on and classroom training to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a registered carpentry apprenticeship program. The program meets once a week, for four hours. At the end of the pre-apprenticeship, six months’ worth of registered apprenticeship will be deducted from their four-year apprenticeship program.
Pre-Apprenticeship Times May Vary