Laborers’ Training Program Earns ANSI Accreditation

The Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Training and Education Fund’s Instructor Training and Certification Program recently completed a three-year process culminating in accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Organizations seeking ANSI accreditation by ANSI undergo a comprehensive organization-wide assessment and on-site survey by ANSI expert assessors. "Going through this voluntary process validates our organizational philosophy of striving for the highest quality standards and acts as an additional reminder of our responsibility to continuously improve the educational programs and services we provide,” said John J. LeConche, Executive Director of LIUNA Training and Education Fund. AGC members, who serve as the employer trustees of the LIUNA Training and Education Fund, supported the decision to seek ANSI accreditation. ANSI accreditation signifies that each instructor certified by LIUNA has completed a prescribed course of study designed specifically to meet predefined industry requirements: •      The placement assessment, which measures an instructors’ knowledge and skills in the areas of teaching, math, reading and computer. •      The online adult learning and teaching course, which gives instructors a foundational knowledge of adult education theory. •      The level, I, II and III instructor training, which includes instruction on computers and managing the classroom. •      The ANSI-compliant Certification Examination, which measures instructors’ achievement of LIUNA Training’s instructional standards. •      The Certification Maintenance and Life-Long Learning, which ensures instructors remain current with industry trends and continuously improve their professional practice. For more information, please see the LIUNA Training and Education Fund website.