ABC Carolinas is deploying its AI-powered, on-demand training platform to eliminate technical training bottlenecks for contractors and apprentices in North and South Carolina.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolina Chapter has announced a strategic partnership with Global eTraining (GeT), t, a leading provider of AI-powered technical training solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction, and Operations (AECO) industries. This collaboration brings a single, centralized learning destination to ABC Carolinas members, modernizing local apprenticeship programs and seamlessly supporting technical training.
This alliance establishes ABC Carolinas as a founding chapter of Global eTraining’s Construction Technology Workforce Initiative to activate advanced digital training infrastructure and directly shape educational content tailored to construction markets.
By integrating Global eTraining’s comprehensive platform, ABC Carolinas eliminates the friction of fragmented learning systems. ABC Carolinas can now leverage scalable content-hosting capabilities and cutting-edge AI-powered course creation tools to quickly develop and update custom training. Additionally, members gain access to specialized construction technology training programs and dedicated instructional support, positioning the chapter at the forefront of workforce development.
This partnership marks a major step forward in delivering modern, accessible, and high-impact training resources designed to meet the evolving needs of the Carolinas’ construction industry.
Global eTraining is excited to partner with ABC chapters on the Construction Technology Workforce Initiative to support workforce development and accelerate the adoption of construction technology workflows for their members.
With Associated Builders and Contractors estimating that the construction industry needs to attract an additional 349,000 workers in 2026 alone, regional chapters face immense pressure to accelerate workforce readiness. Through this chapter-specific deployment, Global eTraining is helping directly address a critical operational bottleneck for North and South Carolina contractors: the immediate need for affordable software proficiency to successfully bid on major regional projects.
Previously, regional subcontractors needing technical proficiency in specific software platforms faced scheduling delays while waiting for traditional local classes to reach minimum group sizes.
To eliminate these constraints and maximize local workforce development, ABC Carolinas is providing access to the Global eTraining platform as a premium value-add exclusive to its members.
Local member teams can now validate skills and master approximately 50 Autodesk software titles on demand, allowing them to train at their own pace and ensure project readiness exactly when a local bid demands it, regardless of team size. Members are encouraged to ask their membership manager for details
To power this individual initiative, GeT is providing ABC Carolinas with comprehensive access to their industry-leading digital adoption platform. The platform features:
- On-Demand Software Training: Instant access to approximately 50 Autodesk software titles (including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Forma, Civil 3D and more) alongside critical AECO tools and concepts like Procore, Bluebeam, Revizto, Bentley, BIM, laser scanning, GIS, digital twins, AI, and safety protocols.
- Patented Course Building Technology & The Generator: Leveraging GeT’s AI-powered rapid course builder to create industry-specific training.
- Custom Learning Paths: Utilizing Global eTraining’s advanced platform capabilities to deploy structured, trackable learning paths tailored to specific trade disciplines, field roles, administrative teams, and executive leadership.
- General Contractor Access: Allows local GCs to confirm project readiness, close skills gaps, and coordinate workforce capabilities across complex projects.
- Turnkey LMS Infrastructure: Providing member companies without an internal LMS (Learning Management System) full access to enterprise-grade platform infrastructure.
- Full Multi-Language Support: Comprehensive translation capabilities to empower and upskill Carolina’s diverse construction workforce.
- Autodesk Managed Training Program (MTP): ABC Carolinas will become an Autodesk Learning Partner, in partnership with ThinkEdu, providing Autodesk-aligned learning, resources, and training support to its members, providing an additional way to support technology adoption, strengthen workforce skills, and help contractors get more value from their Autodesk investment.
“This partnership elevates training for members, streamlines apprenticeship programs, and provides unparalleled access to world-class educational tools across the Carolinas,” said Christi Powell, President & CEO of ABC Carolinas
“We are thrilled to partner with the construction leaders in North and South Carolina to deliver world-class, AI-powered training tailored to the unique needs of the region’s expanding infrastructure,” said Lorinda Manegre, Global Director of Partnerships of Global eTraining. “By empowering ABC Carolinas contractors, firms, and trade professionals with flexible, on-demand learning, we are helping build a future-ready workforce capable of driving long-term innovation and growth across the state.”
While ABC Carolinas serves as a founding chapter for this initiative, Global eTraining is actively expanding this knowledge infrastructure to additional founding chapters, with broader member access also available through the ABC Tech Marketplace.
As an AI-powered digital adoption platform built to accelerate technology adoption, Global eTraining is proud to be the only training provider available in the Tech Marketplace, offering a standard 20% member-only discount to help organizations implement scalable training programs across their teams.
ABC Carolinas members are invited to log into their member portal or contact the chapter directly to activate their access and explore how this platform can support their teams.
As a Diamond Sponsor of AU, Global eTraining invites conference attendees to visit their booth, where the ABC chapter’s leadership will present alongside the GeT team to share insights on in-house training models, digital adoption strategies, and workforce readiness. Attendees are encouraged to drop by Booth 5509 to learn more about the initiative firsthand.
Global eTraining helps AECO and manufacturing firms worldwide close skills gaps, confirm project readiness and accelerate digital adoption with the industry’s leading AI-powered online training platform. Our platform enables organizations to rapidly build custom company and project workflow training up to 12 times faster, ensuring the right teams receive the right training at the right time. Using our patented course-building technology, companies can combine their own materials and SOPs with AI and pre-existing Global eTraining content from the industry’s largest training library to create highly targeted learning programs.
The ABC Carolinas Chapter represents merit shop construction businesses across North and South Carolina. Dedicated to advancing the construction industry, ABC Carolinas provides members with workforce development, safety programs, apprenticeship training, and legislative advocacy to support economic growth and high industry standards.
