A non-profit construction trade association that fosters the principles of freedom of choice through the merit construction philosophy. #ABCMeritShopProud
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⚡It's National Electricity Day! Interested in becoming an electrician? Learn how the ABC of Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship Program can help you build a rewarding career. Click the link to learn more! abciowatrust.org/become-an-a…
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Jun 10
Everything you need, right at your fingertips! 📱
Access events, continuing education, apprenticeship training, member discounts, government affairs updates, and more! All in one convenient place. Download the ABC of Iowa App today! #ABCMeritShopProud #App
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Jun 8
On May 29th, we celebrated and honored 134 of our 278 graduates at the 2026 Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony at Prairie Meadows!
Check out photos from the evening on our Facebook page!
#CongratsGrads #ABCMeritShopProud #Classof2026
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Jun 2
A quick glimpse before last week's graduation ceremony at Prairie Meadows! 🎓 Congratulations, graduates! #CongratsGrads #ABCMeritShopProud
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May 25
This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the courageous men and women who sacrificed everything for our country and our freedom.
#MemorialDay #ABCMeritShopProud
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May 22
The countdown is on! Next Friday, we celebrate the men and women whose hard work, dedication, and determination led them to graduation day. 🎓
#ABCMeritShopProud #Graduation
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May 21
After receiving the Community Youth Engagement Award at this year’s EIC Gala, L.A. Fulton & Sons, Inc. joined ABC in presenting a $1,000 check to Urbandale Community School District earlier this week. #ABCMeritShopProud #WorkforceDevelopment #Construction
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May 18
Today is the LAST day to register for graduation next Friday! 🎓
Don’t miss out! Click here (abciowatrust.org/graduation.…) to register! #ABCMeritShopProud #Graduation
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May 8
More than 90 students & educators joined ABC of Iowa & the Boone EDGE program for the first-ever Build Like A Girl: Women in Trades event! Students explored careers in HVAC, plumbing & electrical through hands-on learning w/industry professionals & apprentices.#ABCMeritShopProud
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May 7
As the school year comes to a close, we want to give a shout-out to our apprentices for a great year of growth and hard work! 👏
Want to join them?
✔️ Paid on-the-job training
✔️ Little-to-no debt
✔️ High-demand skills
Check it out: ow.ly/KwTS50YVJJJ
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May 5
All In Together! Safety is how we work. Every day.
Speaking of safety, register for our OSHA 10-Hour class in Grimes, IA on May 14–15: abciowa.org/news-events/even…
#ConstructionSafetyWeek #RecognizeRespondRespect
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May 5
Interstates, Service Excellence Award winner at this year’s EIC Gala, partnered with ABC of Iowa to present $1K to Sioux Center Community School District, supporting construction trades programs. Learn more: abciowatrust.org #ABCMeritShopProud
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May 4
River Cities Engineering, Inc. presented $1K to North Scott & Calamus Wheatland CSDs to support skilled trades programs after winning two community service awards at this year’s EIC Gala. #ABCMeritShopProud
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May 1
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉
Interested in apprenticeships through ABC of Iowa? Explore your options here: abciowatrust.org/become-an-a… and let’s start the conversation about your future in construction! #ABCMeritShopProud
Apr 29
ABC’s 67 chapters and their affiliates offer more than 800 apprenticeship, craft, safety and construction management education programs—including over 450 government-registered apprenticeship programs—across the country.
abc.org/grapmap
#NAW2026 #ABCMeritShopProud
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Apr 23
Relive the moments from last week’s Excellence in Construction Gala and celebrate this year's award winners. Learn more: abciowa.org/news-events/abc-…
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Apr 17
Thank you @IAGovernor for joining us last night. We appreciate your strong support of Iowa’s merit shop contractors and their employees. We’re proud to recognize the builders who help keep Iowa growing. #ABCMeritShopProud
Apr 17
Honored to be with @ABCofIowa tonight. It’s because of these builders and contractors that construction employment in Iowa is higher than ever recorded. Thank you for your work to build, grow, and move our state forward!
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Apr 17
Great day for the trades at Build My Future at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
On Wednesday, ABC of Iowa & member companies were on site helping students explore hands-on careers in the skilled trades, from our Experience Trailer to interactive booths.
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Apr 10
Take a look inside our labs 👇
Our apprentices get hands-on experience working with real equipment in our labs.
Ready to start your path?
📞 515-985-1176
🔗 abciowatrust.org/become-an-a… #ABCMeritShopProud
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Apr 7
Looking to take an OSHA class?
We've one coming up May 14-15, 2026, in Grimes, IA. Secure your spot today, apply here: abciowa.org/news-events/even… or contact Tom VanderLinden at tom.vanderlinden@abciowa.org to learn more! #ABCMeritShopProud
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