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Gould Construction Institute
On April 9th, the first cohort of 15 students graduated from the Metro North Pre-Apprentice Construction and Facilities Maintenance Training Program (PACMAN) in a truly joyous and inspirational ceremony. The PACMAN curriculum includes an introduction to construction and facilities maintenance, financial literacy, and job readiness. Students earned OSHA-10 safety and health certification and completed a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum that included the following elements:
Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) (12.5 hours)
Introduction to Construction Math (10 hours)
Introduction to Hand Tools (10 hours)
Introduction to Power Tools (10 hours)
Introduction to Construction Drawings (10 hours)
ntroduction to Basic Rigging (7.5 hours)
Basic Communication Skills (7.5 hours)
Basic Employability Skills (7.5 hours)
Introduction to Materials Handling (5 hours)
But more inspiring than the curriculum or ...
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GCI is looking for more instructors to add to our team for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year!
Do you or someone you know have a Journeyman or Master License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Contact the GCI office to find out more about this opportunity to make some extra cash while giving back to your trade!
Teaching experience is an plus, but not necessary.
We are looking for instructors to teach the following courses:
Electrical -
Tues & Thurs from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Andover)
Sheet Metal -
Tues & Thurs from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Andover)
Mon & Wed from 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Franklin)
Tues & Thurs from 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Plymouth)
HVAC Contractor -
*Need to have a refrigeration tech license to teach and we will do an orientation to familiarize you with this new curriculum*
Mon & Wed
from 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Franklin)
Mon & Wed
from 6:00 - 9:00 pm (North Adams)
Tues & Thurs
from 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Plymouth)
Tues & Thurs
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It’s pretty impressive to be named the National Craft Champion for pipefitting, but downright amazing if pipefitting isn’t something you do every day.
“A lot of the other competitors were from the South and worked on jobs like oil refineries where they did pipefitting every day,” said Sean O’Dowd of DECCO, who took home the gold medal on March 28th at ABC Convention 2019 in Long Beach, CA. “I do mostly clean piping on things like pharmaceutical projects. I think I caught the other ...
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The Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) award applications are now available!
Applications are Due by March 10th!
Established in 1989, the Safety Training Evaluation Process serves as a benchmarking and improvement tool for achieving world-class safety performance in construction. Members measure their safety processes and policies on the 20 Key Components through a detailed questionnaire and learn to implement or enhance safety programs. Fill out your application today!
S.T.E.P. Application
If you have any questions, please contact:
Allison Jackson
Training & Marketing Coordinator
Gould Construction Institute, The Training Affiliate of ABC MA
[email protected]
781-270-9990 x1112
What is S.T.E.P.
Established in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. There is no charge ...
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On Saturday, January 5, GCI and ABC MA held our annual Local Craft Championship Competition at Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover, MA. Participants competed against their peers for a chance to compete in the 2019 ABC National Craft Championships in Long Beach, California on March 24-28. This year, participants in electrical, pipefitting and welding crafts were represented. All the contestants worked hard and gave it their all.
Congratulations to our winners!
Pipefitting: Sean O'Dowd from DECCO, Inc.
Electrical: Anthony Flanagan from Nardone Electric
Welding: Matthew Costello from Notch Mechanical Constructors
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2019 Online STEP Application
Applications available beginning January 15, 2019
and are due by March 10, 2019
NO STEP APPLICATION BOOKS WILL BE MAILED
Awards will be presented at the
May 16, 2019
GCI/ABC Safety & Education Dinner Meeting
What is S.T.E.P. - Safety Training and Evaluation Process
Your Road Map to Improved Safety
Established in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. There is no charge for this service (unless you are applying for STEP Platinum or Diamond) and your responses are strictly confidential.
Learn More About the S.T.E.P. Application Process
Why Join?
Safety is A CORE VALUE - With STEP, You Can BUILD UPON IT
Organized approach for analyzing and developing saf ...
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