Recognizing Associated Builders Contractors Institute Apprenticeship College's 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Mr. MOSKOWITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Associated Builders & Contractors Institute Apprenticeship College (ABCI) on the event of its 50th anniversary. A proud institution in Florida's 23rd Congressional District, ABCI provides apprenticeship training for the construction industry across our region. They collaborate directly with builders, contractors, and educators for a quality, hands-on apprenticeship education and construction trade program that helps drive our economy from South Florida all the way up Florida's Eastern coast.

We're particularly proud that ABCI has become the largest single provider of apprenticeship education and training in the state of Florida. It is a leader in innovative apprenticeship programs for the construction workforce--including in some of the most high-demand areas of trade and it has set up its students for success with access to employment opportunities even before they complete their education.

The more than 900 pre-apprentices and apprentices currently enrolled in the Institute are a testament to ABCI's reach, as are the many students that have come before and the many that will come after. As Florida continues to grow, ABCI and its students will continue to help meet the ever-growing needs of the construction sector.

Mr. Speaker, as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Associated Builders & Contractors Institute Apprenticeship College, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating ABCI, its leadership, and its dedication to supporting Florida's workforce. The dedication, skill, and expertise of their many graduates are a testament to the success they've had over these past 50 years and will continue to have many years into the future.

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