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At Performance Contractors, we firmly embrace the Merit Shop philosophy and devote significant time and resources to support local ABC training facilities. Whether you're a current Performance employee aiming to advance your career or someone new to the industry eager to make your mark, ABC school is the ideal starting point for you! With numerous school locations and a diverse range of course offerings, there's something tailored for everyone. Semester schedules and start times may vary across ABC chapters, but evening training sessions are available at all locations to accommodate industry professionals. If you're keen on enhancing your skills through training, identify the ABC chapter that aligns best with your goals and reach out to the respective representative. Please refer below for comprehensive details on all available ABC chapters.
ABC Southeast Texas, situated in Nederland, TX, operates on a quarterly schedule, providing four semesters within a calendar year. All courses are conducted at their facility located at 2700 N Twin City Hwy, Nederland, TX 77627. Below, you'll find details on course offerings, dates, and essential contact information.
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Electrical
- NCCER Instrumentation
- NCCER Industrial Carpentry
- NCCER Pipefitting
- NCCER Scaffold Building
- Welding ($260 per semester/quarter)
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
Registration: Beginning in Octorber – End of December
Semester: Starts Early January – Finishes Early March
Registration: End of January – Middle of March
Semester: Starts End of March – Finishes End of May
Registration: Beginning of April – End of May
Semester: Starts Beginning of June – Finishes End of August
Registration: End of June – End of August
Semester: Starts Beginning of September – Finishes End of November
Demp Suchanek
337-287-5920
ernests@pereformance-contractors.com
ABC Greater Houston and the Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF) is based in Houston, TX, operates with three semesters per calendar year (Spring, Summer and Fall). Most courses are conducted at their facility situated at 2950 East X Street, La Porte, TX 77571. For those interested specifically in welding school, locations are available through the local community colleges; simply reach out for more information. Below, you'll find details on course offerings, dates, and essential contact information.
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Rigging
- NCCER Boilermaker
- NCCER Millwright
- NCCER Pipefitting
- NCCER Electrical
- NCCER Mobile Crane Operator ($395)
- AWS Welding
- NCCER CSST – Construction Site Safety Technician ($1000)
- NCCER Project Supervision ($295)
- NCCER Crew Leadership ($295)
Registration: Beginning of October – End of December
Semester: Starts Beginning of January – Finishes End of April
Registration: Beginning of March – End of April
Semester: Starts Beginning of May – Finishes Middle of August
Registration: Beginning of June – End of August
Semester: Starts Beginning of September – Finishes Middle of December
ABC Bayou, situated in the Greater New Orleans area, follows a schedule of two semesters per calendar year (Spring and Fall). All courses are conducted at their school located at 101 Riverbend Dr, St Rose, LA 70087. Below, you'll find detailed information regarding course offerings, dates, and important contact information.
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Pipefitting
- Commercial Electrical
- Industrial Electrical
- Instrumentation Tech
- AWS Welding
Registration: Beginning of October – End of December
Semester: Starts Beginning of January – Finishes End of May
Registration: Beginning of April – End of July
Semester: Starts Beginning of August – Finishes Middle of December
Brennan Anderson
225-215-8450
ABC Pelican Southwest, situated in Lake Charles, LA, operates with two semesters per calendar year (Spring and Fall). All courses are conducted at their school located at 222 Walcot Road, Westlake, LA 70669. Below, you'll find comprehensive details on course offerings, dates, and important contact information.
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Millwright
- NCCER Pipefitting
- NCCER Electrical
- NCCER Instrumentation
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator
- AWS Welding
Registration: Beginning of October – End of December
Semester: Starts Beginning of January – Finishes End of May
Registration: Beginning of May – End of July
Semester: Starts Beginning of August – Finishes Middle of December
ABC Pelican, based in Baton Rouge, LA, operates with two semesters per calendar year (Spring and Fall). All courses are conducted at their facility situated at 19251 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. For those interested specifically in welding school, additional locations are available; simply reach out for more information. Below, you'll find details on course offerings, dates, and essential contact information.
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Millwright
- NCCER Pipefitting
- NCCER Electrical
- NCCER Instrumentation
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator
- NCCER Mobile Crane Operator
- AWS Welding
- NCCER CSST – Construction Site Safety Technician ($800)
- NCCER Project Coordinator
- NCCER Print Reading ($600)
- NCCER Estimating ($600)
- NCCER Planning and Scheduling ($600)
Registration: Beginning of October – End of December
Semester: Starts Beginning of January – Finishes End of May
Registration: Beginning of May – End of July
Semester: Starts Beginning of August – Finishes Middle of December
Brennan Anderson
225-215-8450
The Building America Careers Mentor Program focuses on recognizing and rewarding valuable employees and moving them up the ladder of success! We’re looking for field leaders who set themselves apart by investing in their crews and truly mentoring them to be the best. For questions about the Mentor Program, email mentorprogram@performance-contractors.com.
If you are interested in taking a NCCER assessment, contact the Performance personnel office nearest you.
Performance has partnered with LSU to provide little or no cost training through a Louisiana Incumbent Worker grant.
If you are a current Performance Employee, Louisiana resident and working on a Louisiana job site, click here for available classes and course descriptions.
Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance
https://www.gbria.org/
NCCER
www.nccer.org
Associated Builders and Contractors
www.abc.org