Craft training is a vastly expanding avenue of OVCEF. With an ever-growing industry, there is always a need to learn more about a craft. Some of the invigorating, essential classes for your workforce are:
| Aerial Work Platforms | | |
| Blueprint Reading | | |
| CDL | | |
| Code Updates | | |
| Contractor License Renewal |  | View the Calendar for class details |
| Door Hardware | | |
| Fire Alarm Certification | | |
| Lifts | | |
| Skid-Steer Loader | | |
| Welding Certifications | | |
The Trainee Benefits By:- Receiving quality theoretical instruction from certified craft instructors under a nationally recognized training program related to jobsite work;
- Relating classroom learning to jobsite work under supervision of qualified Journeypersons;
- Earning a living while pursuing a career in a skilled trade;
- Receiving pay increases as productivity advances due to additional training;
- Acquiring skills leading to advancement.
The Employer Benefits By:- Lowering costs by increasing productivity through use of knowledgeable employees, leading to on-time, under budget performance on their construction projects;
- Having a more flexible workforce because of greater employee skills;
- Creating a workforce of skilled workers who will develop potential to become supervisors;
- Motivating employees to develop new skills through pay increases resulting in greatly increased productivity;
- Having workers who can in turn train others, resulting in less rework and on-time, under budget performance;
- Utilizing ABC's and OVCEF's accredited program to accomplish training, resulting in low cost, quality training due to pooling of costs for instructors and facilities.
The Consumer Benefits By:- Contractors being able to bid their projects at a reasonable cost, mainly due to cross-trained, proficient employees;
- Lower costs to build their projects due to production by properly trained, multi-talented, cross-trained, proficient workers;
- Being assured of high quality, on-time, on-budget production;
- Less rework expense resulting from workers higher levels of skill;
- The peace of mind from knowing they are using contractors who are actively engaged in training programs recognized and ratified.
Monthly emails are distributed containing information on all short-term advanced training classes and seminars available. These classes are designed with the goal of keeping the worker up-to-date on new information and industry trends.
Classes are also available for license renewal and approved by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) and Electrical or HVAC in Kentucky.
For more information call: (937) 704-0111 or (800) 686-6440.