Fulton County Partners with Turner Construction to Offer Free Construction Management Training Program to Business Owners The Program will assist minority-owned, women-owned and small emerging businesses Fulton County Department of Purchasing and Contract Compliance has partnered with Turner Construction to offer a Construction Management Training Program in Fulton County. The program called, “Construction Management for Emerging Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses: Your Road Map to Success” will be held every Thursday from September 17, 2013-October 24, 2013. There is no cost to participants and registration closes on September 6, 2013. Space is limited. The training will be conducted in Fulton County Government Center, Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance Purchasing Bid Room located at 130 Peachtree St., SW, Suite #1168, Atlanta, GA. Turner began the construction management training program in Cleveland, Ohio in 1969, and it is offered annually across the country to minority-owned, women-owned and small emerging businesses. The program is uniquely designed to enhance the technical, business, and administrative skills of the participants in order to make a profit t and build a reputation for efficiently managing construction projects. “Fulton County is committed to providing women, minorities, and small businesses equal opportunity to participate in construction and professional services contracts”, stated Felecia Strong Whitaker, Interim Director of Purchasing and Contract Compliance. “We’ve partnered with Turner because they are committed to programs that support and expand the social, economic and educational growth of communities and we hope that this partnership will help increase participation by women, minorities, and small businesses.” Individuals who enroll in the program can expect to gain insight and meaningful tools that help them target their business for quality and growth while at the same time developing new strategic business relationships. For more information on the program contact Theresa Schroeder, Community Affairs Director Turner Construction at 404.504.3706 or via email at tschroeder@tcco. Quick Facts on “Construction Management for Emerging Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses: Your Road Map to Success” Overview As a service to the construction industry, Turner Construction is partnering with the Fulton County Department of Purchasing and Contract Compliance to offer a training program for small, minority and women-owned businesses. Everyone is welcome to attend. Upon completing the program, participants will know how to: Describe necessary elements for being a contractor Describe the fundamentals of estimating Define construction management Describe effective methods for locating, obtaining, managing and scheduling work The importance of bonding and insurance needed for the industry Ethics and compliance As a bonus, participants will be entitled to receive complimentary web-based learning courses as well as have the opportunity to purchase additional courses (including OSHA 30 hour course) at a discount. Who Should Attend? This program is right for you if you: are the owner of the company have more than 2 years of experience working in the industry (personal experience) are ready to move into a first-tier subcontractor role or are already in that role When: September 17, 2013 thru October 24, 2013 (every Thursday) Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Registration Deadline: September 6, 2013. Space is limited. Location: Fulton County Government Center, Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance Purchasing Bid Room 130 Peachtree St., SW, Suite #1168 Atlanta, GA
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:30:54 +0000
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