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Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters nationwide help our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of our communities. You’ll find we’re member-driven and member-strong, helping our 24,000 members thrive. As the nation’s premier construction association, Associated Builders and Contractors provides a strong foundation for our members’ growth. Since 1950, ABC has helped construction executives develop skills, lead a safe and productive workforce, find support and expand networks to achieve sustained success to build the places where America works, lives, plays, heals, learns and prays. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and more than two million employees. Learn more at abc.org.

The first two-year college in Massachusetts, Holyoke Community College offers a university-caliber education and comprehensive individual support for our students. HCC is home to a diverse, vibrant community of teachers and learners. In addition to for-credit degree and certificate programs, HCC provides courses aimed at helping Pioneer Valley residents advance their careers and acquire new skills in everything from arts to computer software.

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) represents over 400,000 working people across the United States and Canada. Members of the IUOE are primarily operating engineers, who work as heavy equipment and crane operators, pipeliners, mechanics, and surveyors in the construction industry, and stationary engineers, who work in operations and maintenance in building and industrial complexes, as well as a number of job classifications in the petrochemical industry.