ABC of Iowa

A non-profit construction trade association that fosters the principles of freedom of choice through the merit construction philosophy. #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

A quick glimpse before last week's graduation ceremony at Prairie Meadows! 🎓 Congratulations, graduates! #CongratsGrads #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the courageous men and women who sacrificed everything for our country and our freedom.
#MemorialDay #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

The countdown is on! Next Friday, we celebrate the men and women whose hard work, dedication, and determination led them to graduation day. 🎓
#ABCMeritShopProud #Graduation

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

After receiving the Community Youth Engagement Award at this year’s EIC Gala, L.A. Fulton & Sons, Inc. joined ABC in presenting a $1,000 check to Urbandale Community School District earlier this week. #ABCMeritShopProud #WorkforceDevelopment #Construction

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Today is the LAST day to register for graduation next Friday! 🎓
Don’t miss out! Click here (https://t.co/Nesyticsun) to register! #ABCMeritShopProud #Graduation

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

More than 90 students & educators joined ABC of Iowa & the Boone EDGE program for the first-ever Build Like A Girl: Women in Trades event! Students explored careers in HVAC, plumbing & electrical through hands-on learning w/industry professionals & apprentices.#ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

As the school year comes to a close, we want to give a shout-out to our apprentices for a great year of growth and hard work! 👏
Want to join them?
✔️ Paid on-the-job training
✔️ Little-to-no debt
✔️ High-demand skills
Check it out: https://t.co/t5p4eP1Hkg
#ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

All In Together! Safety is how we work. Every day.

Speaking of safety, register for our OSHA 10-Hour class in Grimes, IA on May 14–15: https://t.co/bUgSaGZIL3
#ConstructionSafetyWeek #RecognizeRespondRespect

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Interstates, Service Excellence Award winner at this year’s EIC Gala, partnered with ABC of Iowa to present $1K to Sioux Center Community School District, supporting construction trades programs. Learn more: https://t.co/gZ9ZdvoQUg #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

River Cities Engineering, Inc. presented $1K to North Scott & Calamus Wheatland CSDs to support skilled trades programs after winning two community service awards at this year’s EIC Gala. #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉
Interested in apprenticeships through ABC of Iowa? Explore your options here: https://t.co/qzkSiURGTz and let’s start the conversation about your future in construction! #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC National @ABCNational]

ABC’s 67 chapters and their affiliates offer more than 800 apprenticeship, craft, safety and construction management education programs—including over 450 government-registered apprenticeship programs—across the country.

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#NAW2026 #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Relive the moments from last week’s Excellence in Construction Gala and celebrate this year's award winners. Learn more: https://t.co/7I2VL8rl3K
#ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down. #Orange4Safety #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek #WorkZone

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Thank you @IAGovernor for joining us last night. We appreciate your strong support of Iowa’s merit shop contractors and their employees. We’re proud to recognize the builders who help keep Iowa growing. #ABCMeritShopProud

[Gov. Kim Reynolds @IAGovernor]

Honored to be with @ABCofIowa tonight. It’s because of these builders and contractors that construction employment in Iowa is higher than ever recorded. Thank you for your work to build, grow, and move our state forward!

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Great day for the trades at Build My Future at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
On Wednesday, ABC of Iowa & member companies were on site helping students explore hands-on careers in the skilled trades, from our Experience Trailer to interactive booths.
#ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Take a look inside our labs 👇
Our apprentices get hands-on experience working with real equipment in our labs.
Ready to start your path?
📞 515-985-1176
🔗 https://t.co/dadVfZqQrK #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Looking to take an OSHA class?
We've one coming up May 14-15, 2026, in Grimes, IA. Secure your spot today, apply here: https://t.co/A7oo9qM6yB or contact Tom VanderLinden at [email protected] to learn more! #ABCMeritShopProud

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

It was a nice sunny day for safety training with Tjaden Electric Co., LLC last week!
Looking to schedule safety training? Click the link https://t.co/M3rHrfgnQM or call Tom at [phone]. #ABCMeritShopProud #SafetyTraining

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

We are #ABCMeritShopProud to congratulate all those who competed at the National Craft Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah!

[ABC of Iowa @ABCofIowa]

Starting today in Salt Lake City, Utah, these eight gentlemen will join nearly 200 competitors in 15 competitions, representing 11 crafts at the ABC National Craft Championships.
We are proud of their achievements and wish them the best of luck! #NCC