U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program #2026-FL-142108

Training the Future of American Construction

National Construction Workforce LLC builds the skilled labor pipeline for 3D additive construction — the fastest-growing technology in the built environment. We train workers. We build houses. We change the industry.

DOL
Federally Registered Program
5
States in Expansion
1st
In the Country at Scale
Workers inside active 3D concrete printed structure

The construction industry is changing.
The workforce hasn't caught up. Yet.

3D concrete printing is not the future — it's happening now. The only missing piece is trained people who know how to run it.

Real Job Sites, Real Skills

Our training happens on active construction sites and in production facilities. Apprentices learn by doing — not in a classroom watching videos.

Federally Recognized

NCW holds the first U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for 3D Additive Construction Systems in the country. Program #2026-FL-142108.

Funded Pathways

Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers through CareerSource and local workforce boards cover training costs — making our program accessible to anyone qualified.

Career-Grade Wages

Apprentices start at $18/hr and progress to $35/hr journey worker wages over 24 months. This is a real career, not a certification program.

Multi-State Reach

Our federal program number (RAPIDS 0365) operates across state lines. FL, GA, SC, TX, and CO — the same DOL registration, the same high standard everywhere.

Completed 3D concrete printed home

The End Result

Hurricane, fire, and mold resistant. Built faster and more efficiently than wood frame. This is what workforce development housing looks like when you change how it's built.

A 24-Month Career Track That Pays While You Learn

Our registered apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with related technical instruction — building operators who understand every system on a 3DCP site.

3D concrete printing construction equipment on an active build site

Building the workforce and the housing. One repeatable system, scaled across Florida and beyond.

What Apprentices Learn

Every graduate of the NCW program can operate 3D concrete printing systems end-to-end — from material prep and pump management to machine operation, site coordination, and quality control.

  • 3D concrete printing system operation and maintenance
  • Concrete mix design and material management
  • Pump systems, hose management, and pressure control
  • Site setup, safety, and quality inspection
  • Prefab integration and on-site coordination
  • Blueprint reading and 3DCP file management (slicing)
  • OSHA safety and construction site protocols

Program At a Glance

Program #
2026-FL-142108
RAPIDS Code
0365
Occupation
Operating Engineer (ALT – 3D Additive Systems)
Duration
24 Months
OJL Hours
4,000 Hours
RTI Hours
144 Hrs / Year
Starting Wage
$18 / Hour
Journey Wage
$35 / Hour
Approved By
FDOE + U.S. DOL

From First Day to Journey Worker

We offer multiple entry points — whether you're an employer building a crew or an individual starting a career in construction technology.

Pre-Apprenticeship Cohort

3–5 Days | Intensive

Our flagship training product. Small cohorts of 12–15 participants get hands-on time with the machine, material, pump systems, and site workflow. ITA-funded through local CareerSource workforce boards.

  • Machine operation fundamentals
  • Material prep and mix management
  • Pump systems and hose management
  • Site safety and OSHA basics
  • Certificate of completion

Registered Apprenticeship

24 Months | On-Site OJL

Formal enrollment in the NCW DOL-registered program. Apprentices work on active 3DCP job sites, log OJL hours, and progress through wage increases tied to skill milestones.

  • Federal DOL registration and tracking
  • Structured wage progression
  • OJT reimbursement available to employers
  • Journey worker certification at completion
  • Multi-state portability (RAPIDS 0365)

Employer Program Sponsorship

Ongoing | Management Fee

Developers and GCs building with 3DCP technology can plug their workforce into the NCW program. We handle the DOL compliance, RAPIDS administration, and RTI coordination — you focus on building.

  • NCW manages all DOL/RAPIDS compliance
  • Employer receives OJT reimbursements
  • Workers earn DOL-recognized credentials
  • Available in FL, TX, GA, SC, CO
  • Flat management fee per apprentice

One Federal Number. Every State.

RAPIDS code 0365 is our federal key. It opens apprenticeship registration in every state in the country — no starting over, no rebuilding from scratch.

Florida

Active — Program HQ

RTI site at ProBuild 3D, Palm City. Cohorts launching September 2026.

Georgia

Reciprocity In Process

Direct reciprocity from FL program. No new standards required.

South Carolina

Filing Q3 2026

Trident Technical College partnership. $1,000/apprentice/yr tax credit.

Texas

Active — Federal OA State

No reciprocity required. RAPIDS 0365 operates directly. Austin project underway.

Colorado

Q4 2026

99-unit project partnership. Program sponsorship model.

Built by Someone Who's Actually Done It

National Construction Workforce LLC is the first organization in the country building 3D concrete printed homes at scale while simultaneously building the registered apprenticeship workforce to do it.

NCW isn't a training company that learned about construction. It's a construction operator that built a training company because the workforce didn't exist. Everything we teach comes from real sites, real problems, and real builds.

The U.S. Department of Labor recognized our apprenticeship program in June 2026 — the first of its kind for 3D Additive Construction Systems anywhere in the country.

Ready to Build the Future?

Whether you're an employer looking to train a crew, a developer needing certified labor, or an individual ready to start a career — we want to hear from you.

Get In Touch

Let's Build Something.

Headquarters
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
RTI Training Site
ProBuild 3D — Palm City, FL 34990
DOL Program #
2026-FL-142108 | RAPIDS 0365