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Built for the Trades.
Designed for the Future.

The BANCF Apprenticeship Program, established in 2007, is North Central Florida’s trusted pathway to careers in construction. Registered with the Florida Department of Education and sponsored by the Builders Association of North Central Florida, our program blends employer-paid, on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction at Santa Fe College — with no cost to the apprentice and no college debt.

What Makes Our Program Different

Earn While You Learn

Full-time work from day one plus structured classroom education.

Progressive Raises

Starting at 55% of journeyman rate, with incremental pay increases every 1,000 OJT hours.

Dual Credentials

Journeyman license, co-op college certificate, and NCCER/Mike Holt/HBI credentials.

Hands-On Curriculum

8,000 OJT + 650 classroom hours (4-year trades); 4,000 OJT + ~425 classroom hours (2-year trades).

Employer & Education Partnership

Close collaboration between BANCF, Santa Fe College, and industry mentors.

Who We Serve

Aspiring Apprentices ready to launch a debt-free career

Trade Contractors (BANCF members) seeking a reliable talent pipeline

Instructors keen to share hands-on experience and earn as Santa Fe College employees

Parents & Educators supporting real-world, credentialed alternatives to traditional college

Program Overview

Started: 2007

Counties Served:

Alachua, Levy, Gilchrist, Dixie, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton

Trades Offered:

4‑year: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing
2‑year: Carpentry, Building Maintenance

Class Schedule:

Two evenings per week at Santa Fe College during fall/spring semesters (156 instructional hours)

Curriculum Providers:

NCCER (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry), Mike Holt (electrical), HBI (building maintenance)

Program Credentials & Outcomes

Apprenticeship Completion Certificate - Florida Department of Education

Santa Fe College Co‑op Industrial Education Certificate

NCCER, Mike Holt, or HBI completion credentials

Journeyman License

Impact at a Glance

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program completion rate
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average return on employer investment
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apprentice retention
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apprentices trained annually

Our Mission & Vision

Mission:
To develop skilled tradespeople through on-the-job training and classroom learning, helping businesses attract, train, and retain talent for sustained growth in North Central Florida’s construction industry.

Vision:
To fuel the future with a strong, skilled, and motivated workforce that drives industry success in our region.

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