Contractor Academy

This course is designed for employees beginning their management careers and those considering a transition into managerial responsibilities. This engaging and supportive learning experience is guided by the knowledge and experiences of you and your fellow participants. By the end of this 8-hour training, you will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of market analysis in a business

• Compare various delivery methods commonly found in your industry

• Explore key considerations of marketing your business

• Explain the sales cycle in the context of your industry

• Summarize how bids and proposals are managed in your industry

Dates: August 27th and 29th
Time: 3 - 7 pm
Location: Online
Cost: $100

This course is designed for employees beginning their management careers and those considering a transition into managerial responsibilities. This engaging and supportive learning experience is guided by the knowledge and experiences of you and your fellow participants. By the end of this 8-hour training, you will be able to:

• Explain the function of job descriptions
• Determine tactics for identifying and building future talent by focusing on training, mentoring, leadership skills, and relationship building
• Examine the use of performance review processes to develop employee accountability
• Describe strategies used to resolve conflict in the workplace
• Reflect on your personal accountability in effectively hiring and retaining employees.

Note: This is one of a series of courses presented through a Colorado Skill Advance Grant submitted by the NoCo Construction Partnership, City of Fort Collins and City of Loveland. All courses will be taught by an experienced instructor through Live Remote – so you can attend in the comfort of your home or office. Zoom link will be provided prior to class start date.

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7/21 - 7/25
Time: 3 - 7 pm
Location: Online
Cost: $100

This course is designed for employees beginning their management careers and those considering a transition into managerial responsibilities. This engaging and supportive learning experience is guided by the knowledge and experiences of you and your fellow participants. By the end of this 8-hour training, you will be able to:

• Illustrate the employment arc from finding an employee through hiring and employment
• Summarize the role of an employee handbook in construction businesses
• Outline the ways in which prevailing wage relates to businesses in the construction industry
• Explain how various laws and requirements relate to employment in the construction industry.

Note: This is one of a series of courses presented through a Colorado Skill Advance Grant submitted by the NoCo Construction Partnership, City of Fort Collins and City of Loveland. All courses will be taught by an experienced instructor through Live Remote – so you can attend in the comfort of your home or office. Zoom link will be provided prior to class start date.

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7/30 - 8/1
Time: 3 - 7 pm
Location: Online
Cost: $100