ABC training center debuts in Riverside
The Associated Builders and Contractors Southern California Chapter on Friday opened its third training center in Southern California, this one in Riverside.
“Today is a celebration, but it also represents a continued commitment by ABC and our membership to supply a skilled trained and safe construction workforce for Southern California,” stated Nick McFayden, ABC SoCal’s Board Chair.
The center on Technology Court trains apprentices and craft trainees in electrical, plumbing, low voltage and HVAC/Sheet Metal, according to Jon Krystafik, vice chairman of the Training Trust.
“Our trustees had a dream 10 years ago to train residents in the Inland Empire,” Krystafik said. “Today it is a reality!”
ABC Southern California Chapter is an association of contractors that use the “Merit Shop Philosophy,” which encourages open competition that awards contracts and employment based solely on merit, safety, quality and cost, regardless of labor affiliation. The chapter, one of 68 in the nation, has nearly 400 member companies.
On board
Peter J. Woo of Jackson Lewis P.C. has been appointed board chairperson and president of the Asian American Insurance Network. Woo is the office litigation manager in the Riverside office and a principal in the firm’s Irvine office. He represents public and private employers in labor and employment law matters.
AAIN is a national nonprofit focused on the professional development and growth of Asian-Pacific Islander professionals in the insurance and business industries.