This trade association promotes quality construction and builds markets for general contractors. For more information on apprenticeships and training through its NCCER program (formerly known as the National Center for Construction Education and Research), contact
Associated General Contractors of America
2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA, 22201-5426
Tel: (703) 548-3118
https://www.agc.org
For information on registered employer apprenticeship programs with the U.S. Department of Labor visit
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20210-0001
Tel: (877) 872-5627
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/employers
The HBI is the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders. For more information on education and training programs, visit
Home Builders Institute
(HBI)
Tel: (202) 371-0600
Email: contacthbi@hbi.org
https://hbi.org
For information on design and technical assistance as well its annual masonry camp for chosen apprentices, contact
International Masonry Institute
(IMI)
17101 Science Drive
Bowie, MD, 20715-4312
Tel: (800) 803-0295
Email: masonryquestions@imiweb.org
https://imiweb.org
For information on available publications, contact
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
(BAC)
620 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20004-1618
Tel: (888) 880-8222
Tel 2: (202) 783-3788
Email: askbac@bacweb.org
https://bacweb.org/
For information on specialized education and research programs and apprenticeship opportunities, contact
Mason Contractors Association of America
(MCCA)
1481 Merchant Drive
Algonquin, IL, 60102-5917
Tel: (800) 536-2225
Tel 2: (224) 678-9709
https://www.masoncontractors.org
An international society of people interested in advancing knowledge of masonry. For information contact
The Masonry Society
105 South Sunset Street, Suite Q
Longmont, CO, 80501-6172
Tel: (303) 939-9700
Email: info@masonrysociety.org
https://www.masonrysociety.org
The NAHB Student Chapters program "is dedicated to enriching the educational experience of students by offering them first-hand exposure to the real world of the building industry through NAHB membership, educational programming, and networking opportunities."
The National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB)
1201 15th Street NW
Washington, DC, 20005
Tel: (800) 368-5242
Email: info@nahb.org
https://www.nahb.org/why-nahb/types-of-membership/student-chapter-membership
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