Anderson Career Builder Institute

Anderson Career Builder Institute

The Anderson Career Builder Institute (ACBI) was founded by Mary Jean Anderson, President of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air in response to the nationwide critical shortage of qualified candidates for employment in the skilled trades.

ACBI is a specialized earn-while-you-learn trade school to train residential plumbers and HVAC technicians for rewarding careers in the home service industry. We offer four programs for techs to choose from, including:

• 90-Day Pre-Apprentice Program
• 90-Day Skillbridge Pre-Apprentice Program
• ACBI 101
• ACBI 201

Learn more about each program below. 

90-Day Apprentice Program

There is no cost for this program – tuition, uniforms and cost of instructional materials are included for a select number of successful applicants. The 90-day program runs five days a week (Monday through Friday), including two days in the classroom/lab and three days in the field with experienced professionals/trainers.

At the end of the 90-day program, students can apply for full-time employment with Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, or several other great partner plumbing, heating and air companies across California that will entertain applications.

90-Day Skillbridge Pre-Apprentice Program

In addition to all of the perks described in our 90-Day Pre-Apprentice program section, ACBI works with all military branches to help those interested in joining our trade as they prepare to transition to civilian life. We hold a special Skillbridge application session 6-8 weeks before the class to allow time for Command contracts and approvals. 

ACBI accommodates Skillbridge members who may need time off to complete their EAS physical or other appointments directly pertaining to their EAS.

• ACBI does not provide any housing or transportation during our program.
• Please make sure that you will be stationed/living local to San Diego, CA in order to participate in our program.
• You will report to our main El Cajon campus 5 days a week.

Our point of contact for our Skillbridge applicants is Candace Hortum and Neomi Louie. Candace and Neomi will be able to provide you with information about the program, find a class that matches your EAS date, walk you through our application process and help with command approval if you are selected to join our class. Spots are limited due to high demand.

Contact Candace Hortum and Neomi Louie to get started today.

ACBI 101

This program is offered to graduates of the 90-Day program and Anderson apprentices. It’s designed to keep apprentices on the fast track to becoming a lead technician.

This program includes 3-4 days a month in the classroom and lab with direct instruction. For the remainder of the days, the students attend on-the-job training in the field with carefully selected lead technicians. 

ACBI 101 is offered for both service and installation in drains, plumbing and HVAC. Our HVAC 101 is a NATE-approved training course with students earning 80 NATE-certified hours.

ACBI 201

This program is offered to graduates of the ACBI 101 program and Anderson apprentices. If you were not a part of our ACBI 101 program, you need to have experience in order to join this program. 

ACBI 201 follows the same schedule as ACBI 101 but teaches advanced skills and lead technician training.

Outside of these specialized ACBI programs Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air offers continuing education to all employees. We strongly believe in training on the newest technology in our field so we can continue to wow our clients! If you have questions about any of these programs, please email Candace Hortum and Neomi Louie. 

Continuing Education

Outside of these specialized ACBI programs Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air offers continuing education to all employees. We strongly believe in training on the newest technology in our field so we can continue to wow our clients! 

If you have questions about any of these programs, please email Candace and Neomi.