Training at ABC

Merit Shop Training, Inc. (MSTI), is the educational affiliate of ABC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, Inc., and is an NCCER-Accredited (National Center for Construction Education and Research)  Training Sponsor, Assessment Center and Endorsed Site for Crane, Rigging & Signal Person Training/Certification. 

MSTI provides training on a regular basis at ABC Facilities in the following:

• Construction Site Safety Technician - The Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) program is designed to prepare an individual to assume responsibilities for coordinating a construction site/project safety program. The typical CSST participant will be a current site safety coordinator or foreman seeking to improve skills or an experienced journey level craft person seeking a path into safety. Successful completion of this program (Two courses; Field Safety and Safety Technology) results in CSST Certification.
• Electrician Continuing Education - 4 Hour CE for the Texas License Renewal - TDLR requires electricians in Texas to complete four hours of continuing education every year to renew their license.  Contact the MSTI office to pre-register. ​​​​​​​
• NCCER Crane, Rigging & Signal Person Training & Certification
• OSHA Courses

Craft Training is provided in partnership with Brazosport College.  Registering through the MSTI Program allows students to become certified at an accelerated rate and employees of ABC Member companies and Community Funding Partners and their contractors enjoy substantial discounts. The MSTI Craft Training Program is a competency based training program designed to prepare individuals for occupations in skilled crafts. Training is provided through Brazosport College in a combination of classroom and lab settings.  To learn about the various training options, contact the MSTI office at 979-824-7370!