Apprenticeship Programs
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Program
The AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund offers U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship programs and heavy civil craft training.
In 2000, the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. Apprenticeship Trust Fund was organized because the chapter recognized the importance of having a skilled, trained and safe labor workforce. The trust was created as a vehicle to train and educate people who are interested in pursuing careers in the construction industry. The trust is governed by a board of trustees composed of five to seven members of the association. The board manages the trust’s affairs and determines the training needs for the industry. The trust is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies as a charitable organization eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Contact us at 602-252-3926 to find out about current apprenticeship opportunities and/or to discuss how we can customize a program to meet your specific workforce needs.
Now Enrolling for Phoenix Cohort 14 Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program
Orientation is June 20, 2025, 4:30-6:30pm at the AGC Office
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Board of Trustees and Staff:
Chuck English
President
Hunter Contracting Co.
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Chairman
Alex DeClusin
Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Secretary
Matt Carpenter
Chief Operating Officer &
Senior Vice President
Haydon Building Corp.
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Trustee
Francisca Guerrero
Granite Construction Co.
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Trustee
David Martin
President
Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Trustee
Frank Moreno
Markham Contracting Co., Inc.
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Trustee
Bryan Mueller
Vice President / Project Executive
Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Trustee
Corey Foster
Director of Workforce Development
Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Staff
Makenna Martin
Project Specialist
Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund Staff
2024 Apprenticeship Graduation
On February 23, 2024, the Apprenticeship Trust held a wonderful celebration at the Phoenix Children’s Museum with our apprenticeship program graduates and their proud families and friends. 25 graduates earned their journeyman certificate. It was a very inspiring occasion, and we wish them all the best as they build their careers in this great industry. Thank you sponsors Empire Machinery, Haydon Companies, Hunter Contracting, and Markham Contracting.
