Weekly Update
Quote of the week:
A bad attitude is like a flat tire - you can't go anywhere until you change it.
ARPEC News

Check out the training center's updated
computer lab, courtesy of a grant from the
UA / MCAA International Training Fund:
If you haven't visited ARPEC recently, you should.  
The Training Center has made many impressive improvements!  




TODAY is the last day to turn in 
apprentice applications!


Today is the LAST DAY to submit applications for the fall program. Employers are encouraged to provide letters of recommendation on behalf of their pre-apprentice candidates who are applying for admission. These, too, must be received by ARPEC by close of business today!

Please visit www.arpec.org for more info, or call ARPEC at (305) 685-0312.   
 
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Event Calendar
APRIL
23-30 Passover
29 ARPEC Application Deadline

MAY
8 Mother's Day
16 JATC Meeting
16 60 days prior to CBA expiration
18 Fringe Benefit Trust Fund Meeting
26 Computer Training
30 Memorial Day


JUNE
9 MCASF Board Meeting
13 JATC Meeting
15 Member Meeting
19 Father's Day
22 Fringe Benefit Trust Fund Meeting
23 Computer Training
25 ARPEC Graduation 
 
Educational programs
  Advanced Building Code Module
Did you know that all state contractors are required to obtain a 1 hour "Advanced Building Code Module" as part of their CMC or CAC license? MCASF is offering all contractor members the opportunity to earn this credit at no charge! Simply email MCASF and provide your state license prefix & number, as well as your contact information. We will provide you with a link to take the course for from CEU provider RedVector at no charge, provided that you pass the course. You can use the link to take the course whenever you'd like between now and the August license renewal deadline. MCASF reserves the right to verify that participants are directly employed by our Contractor Members if necessary.

Please let us know what you think about RedVector's online training! 



Free OSHA # 7405 classes:
Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry 
Presented by: University of South Florida Safety Consultation Program

 


Participants will receive an official certificate and CEUs.
Classes will be held at: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc., 5555 Anglers Ave. #1A, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33312

English: Monday, May 2, 8:00 -1:30

Spanish: May 4, 8:00 -1:30
Lunch & Learn
Save the date!
June 15 Member Meeting   
12:00 - 2:30, Shulas Hotel, Miami Lakes

Killer Contract Clauses
Presented by Attorney Melinda Gentile, Peckar & Abramson P.C.
Workshop Series:   Microsoft Office Training



This training series will provide expert, hands on training in a computer lab environment. Hurry - class size is limited. Class time: 8:00 - 4:30, lunch provided.

Microsoft Outlook
Broward: May 26 - click to learn more/ register
Miami: June 23 - click to learn more/ register    
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May 21 Journeymen Training, held at ARPEC
8 CEU credits each
  
VFD Training    Click to learn more / register

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