With nearly 30 years of experience in the Construction Industry, Abidan has managed to utilize his expertise and experience to create programs that give second chance opportunities.

Abidan emerged as a laborer in the construction industry in 1995. With just two years of experience he took over the foreman position at the age of 20. After working in the field for continuous years, Abidan got promoted to a general superintendent in 2006 where he was now required to overlook multiple projects at a time. In 2019, Abidan took the step to becoming a business owner by launching multiple companies of his own.

Abidan started his non-profit organization “AP Construction Training” in 2019 which was designed to aid second chance individuals that were in need of a fresh start. This training program consists of a variety of different construction courses where valuable information and skill sets are shared. Individuals who complete the program are guaranteed to leave with a substantial amount of guidance along with the opportunity of job placement to ensure that they step out on the right track.

For over 35 years, Jaime has dedicated his efforts in Public Service, Community and Governmental Affairs, Public Policy.

He has worked for the County of Riverside for 21 years, served as Chief of Staff for two County Supervisors (17 years) and managed The Office Of Foreign Trade and The International Business Office (4 years).

Jaime has served on a variety of non-profit boards, organizations, and service groups to include, the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Board Legislative Committee Chair, the Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber, where he served as president for two terms, Rotary Clubs ( Riverside East, and Beaumont Cherry Valley Rotary Clubs, Riverside Housing Development Corporation, City of Riverside Eastside Neighborhood Advisory Committee , Riverside Neighborhood Partnership , a Commissioner for Parks and Recreation for the City of Riverside, board member of the American Heart Association, and has been active in his children’s schools.

He currently serves as the President of the Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council.

In March of 2009, Jaime was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to the “Southern California Fair Board” and in January 2014, he was honored by Governor Jerry Brown to be reappointed. He has ran for public office: Mayor for City of Moreno Valley and Riverside County Supervisor.

Jaime received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from La Sierra University and is currently in the M.B.A. program at La Sierra University.

Jaime resides in the city of Moreno Valley with his bride of 32 years, Angie, a dedicated educator for 33 years.

They have two children, ages 28 and 24. The youngest graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Communications and the eldest graduated from U.C.L.A. With a Bachelors Of Arts and a Maters Degree in Education.

Austin Padilla began his career in the construction industry at the age of 16, working as a laborer during summer breaks. This early hands-on experience gave him a solid foundation in the industry. After graduating from Rancho Verde High School, Austin pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics at the University of California, Riverside (UCR).

Now, as a Project Estimator and Project Accountant, Austin bridges the gap between the field and the financial aspects of construction projects. In his role as an estimator, Austin creates comprehensive cost estimates and delivers detailed proposals to clients, ensuring that every aspect of the project is thoroughly covered. As a project accountant, he manages financial tracking and ensures accurate billing and reporting, guaranteeing that projects are running smoothly and efficiently.

In addition to his work, Austin serves as a Program Director for APCT, where he oversees the development and execution of programs that support the organization’s mission. Austin works closely with community leaders and partners to implement impactful programs, ensuring they meet goals and deliver concrete results. His role also involves strategic planning and program evaluation, all aimed at maximizing the organization’s reach and impact.

Joanna De Leon is the office administrator at AP Construction Training a Non-Profit Organization. Joanna has provided essential administrative support, since it first opened its doors in 2019. Ensuring all operations run smoothly, managing schedules, coordinating events, maintaining records and excellent customer service. Joanna is passionate about this organization’s mission and the success it has maintained.