AGC Apprenticeship & Training Trust

🔨🌱 Investing in the Next Generation of Builders 🌱🔨

AGC Apprenticeship Trust is proud to host 16 motivated students from Cajon Valley Union School District’s Bostonia Global High School in World of Work’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program in partnership with WorkforceConnect.

Over the course of this hands-on experience, students are:
🛠️ Building custom potting benches from start to finish
📐 Learning jobsite expectations and trade fundamentals
⚡ Exploring introductory electrical skills
📋 Gaining exposure to project management concepts

Three returning students from last year’s cohort are advancing their skills and stepping into leadership roles — a true example of career pathway progression.
Most importantly, these students are experiencing what makes the trades so powerful:
✔️ Real tools
✔️ Real projects
✔️ Real mentorship
✔️ Real paychecks

They’re not just learning about construction — they’re working in it.
We’re proud to support programs that prepare young people for meaningful careers in the skilled trades and strengthen our industry’s future workforce.
Stay tuned to see the finished potting benches at the end of the program!

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🎖️ Final Week to Vote!

We’re in the home stretch—and we need your support! 💥

The AGC Apprenticeship is once again a finalist for the “VALOR Veteran Friendly Business of the Year” award, presented by the Veterans East County Alliance and the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce.

This recognition honors our ongoing mission to support veterans as they transition into successful construction careers—and every vote helps us celebrate that commitment.

✨ Why Vote for AGC Apprenticeship:
🔹 Veteran-Focused Training Programs – Through partnerships with HBI and the SkillBridge Program, we provide real-world training for transitioning service members from Camp Pendleton.
🔹 Career Pathways for Veterans – We connect veterans to stable, high-demand construction careers across Southern California.
🔹 Community Commitment – We believe those who built our nation deserve careers that help them keep building its future.

🗳️ Voting closes November 1st!
Help us bring this recognition home again and continue empowering veterans through purpose, skill, and opportunity.

👉 Cast your vote today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/397WGJK

🎉 Winners announced December 4th at the VALOR Awards Luncheon!
Thank you for standing with us—and with every veteran who chooses to build a better tomorrow. 🇺🇸

🎖️ We’re Honored to Be Nominated Again!

For the second year in a row, the AGC Apprenticeship has been named a finalist for the prestigious “VALOR Veteran Friendly Business of the Year” award, presented by the Veterans East County Alliance and the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce!

This recognition celebrates our community’s ongoing commitment to helping veterans transition into successful civilian careers through training, mentorship, and opportunity.

✨ Why AGC Apprenticeship Deserves Your Vote:

🔹 Veteran-Focused Training Programs – In partnership with HBI and the SkillBridge Program, we provide hands-on training for transitioning service members from Camp Pendleton.
🔹 Strong Industry Connections – Our collaborations ensure high-quality education, career pathways, and long-term support for veterans.
🔹 Commitment to Career Growth – Veterans bring leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that strengthen the construction workforce.
🔹 Supporting Veteran Employment – We’re proud to help veterans build stable, rewarding careers that strengthen our community.

💡 Your vote makes a difference!

Cast your vote by November 1st and join us at the VALOR Awards Luncheon on December 4th!

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/397WGJK

Thank you for helping us honor and uplift the veterans who continue to build America—one career at a time. 🇺🇸

🎖️ Honored Once Again! 🎖️

We’re proud to share that the AGC Apprenticeship has been nominated for the second year in a row as a finalist for the “VALOR Veteran Friendly Business of the Year” award — presented by the VECA - Veterans East County Alliance at the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce! 🇺🇸

This recognition celebrates our continued commitment to supporting and uplifting veterans transitioning into civilian careers through high-quality, hands-on training and career pathways in the construction industry.

💪 From our partnerships with HBI (Home Builders Institute) and the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program to our strong industry connections and veteran-focused training, AGC Apprenticeship is proud to help veterans build rewarding, long-term careers.

🗳️ Your vote matters! 📅 Cast your vote HERE (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/397WGJK) by November 1st and join us at the awards luncheon on December 4th! (Tickets available at https://business.eastcountychamber.org/events/details/12-4-valor-veterans-award-luncheon-of-recognition-20111?calendarMonth=2025-12-01)

Let’s continue to build opportunities for those who’ve served. 💙

🎖️ Honored Once Again! 🎖️

We’re proud to share that the AGC Apprenticeship has been nominated for the second year in a row as a finalist for the “VALOR Veteran Friendly Business of the Year” award — presented by the VECA - Veterans East County Alliance at the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce! 🇺🇸

This recognition celebrates our continued commitment to supporting and uplifting veterans transitioning into civilian careers through high-quality, hands-on training and career pathways in the construction industry.

💪 From our partnerships with HBI (Home Builders Institute) and the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program to our strong industry connections and veteran-focused training, AGC Apprenticeship is proud to help veterans build rewarding, long-term careers.

🗳️ Your vote matters! 📅 Cast your vote HERE by November 1st and join us at the awards luncheon on December 4th! (Tickets available HERE)

Let’s continue to build opportunities for those who’ve served. 💙

🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Apprentices of the Quarter! 🎉

We are proud to recognize two outstanding painters whose dedication, skill, and commitment to their craft set the standard for excellence in apprenticeship:

👷‍♂️ Noe Jimenez-Echeverria – Painter, Vasquez Construction (San Diego County)

👷‍♂️ Elias Estrada Jr. – Painter, Innovation Painting (Riverside County)

These apprentices embody the hard work and professionalism that make our industry stronger every day. We applaud their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued success in the field! 💪🎨

👏 Please join us in celebrating Noe and Elias for their well-deserved recognition!

🎉Apprentice of the Quarter: Jeysson Pina-Ramos! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize Jeysson Pina-Ramos as Riverside AGC Apprenticeship’s Apprentice of the Quarter!

Jeysson consistently leads by example- bringing dedication, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude to every task. His commitment to learning and growth is precisely what our apprenticeship program is all about.

In the photo below, Jeysson is joined by our AMAZING coordinator, Keith Levingston, as well as fellow apprentices from our Safety and Math 1 classes. It’s moments like these that remind us of the incredible talent and community within AGC Apprenticeship.

👍🏽Join us in congratulating Jeysson on this well-earned recognition!

It is with heavy hearts that the AGC Apprenticeship shares the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our valued apprentices, Dylan Clark, who was employed by Lusardi Construction Company.

Dylan was more than a dedicated apprentice—he was a bright and generous spirit whose presence left a lasting mark on everyone he encountered. His work ethic, humility, and kindness made him a standout member of our apprenticeship program, and a true reflection of the values we hold dear at AGC. Whether on the jobsite or in the classroom, Dylan led with heart, humor, and a sincere commitment to learning and growing in the construction trade.

He will be deeply missed by all of us at AGC and by his colleagues at Lusardi Construction, where he made meaningful contributions and formed lasting bonds.

Dylan is survived by his two beloved daughters, who were the center of his life. Our hearts go out to them, his family, and all who knew and loved him. We extend our deepest condolences and stand with them during this time of profound loss.

A GoFundMe has been created by a family friend to help support Dylan’s daughters. If you would like to contribute, you can do so here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-brittany-and-kids-after-dylans-passing

🚨 Apprentice of the Quarter Alert! 🚨

Please join us in congratulating our 2nd Quarter Apprentice of the Quarter Winners!

👏 San Diego’s Fernando Quirino, Equipment Operator with West Tech Contracting Inc

👏 Riverside’s Jeysson Pina, Laborer with Ohno Construction Company Construction

These outstanding apprentices continue to raise the bar—showing leadership, commitment, and excellence on the jobsite. They truly SHINED this quarter, and we’re proud to recognize their hard work and dedication. 💪🏗️