Associated Builders and Contractors’ Pelican Chapter Announces Baton Rouge Training Center Graduation

BATON ROUGE, LA. – The Pelican Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. today announced that 178 students will be graduating from its Baton Rouge Training Center this Thursday after completing craft training programs, in electrical, millwright, pipefitting, mobile crane, heavy equipment, instrumentation, project supervision and welding.
 
“For two years, these students have worked long hours at their current jobs, and then attended night classes at our training center to better themselves,” said David Helveston, President and CEO of the Pelican Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors. “Their passion and dedication for their craft is inspiring, and we commend them for climbing the ladder of success. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating their accomplishments and listen to the stories of these hard workers.”
 
What: Baton Rouge Training Center Spring Semester 2018 Graduation Ceremony
           
Who: Students who have completed course work for their respective craft this past spring. Business and community leaders will also be in attendance.
            
When: Thursday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Where: L’Auberge Baton Rouge (777 L’Auberge Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70820)
 
*Media registration: Contact Erika Walter at ewalter@abcpelican.com or 225-448-3348*
 
The Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) was incorporated in 1980 and covers 52 parishes in Louisiana. It is a diverse, non-profit, trade association of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and industry professionals who have joined together to advance the construction industry by supporting their mission, to promote and protect the Merit Shop Philosophy and the principles of the free enterprise system in the construction industry.