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REACH 10-Week Advanced Construction Industry Certificate

January 9, 2025 - March 20, 2025

Description

REACH 10-Week Advanced Construction Industry Certificate

Are you a construction business owner, subcontractor, cleaning construction company owner, or landscaping construction owner ready to elevate your business? Our 10-week Advanced Construction Industry Certificate course offers hands-on learning experience designed for established business owners and leaders in the construction field.

This is more than an introductory program—it’s an opportunity to dive deeply into essential industry practices with expert guidance from leaders in the construction and business communities. Register now to secure your place and prepare to gain the skills and insights to advance your business.

Program Details:

  • Dates: January 9, 2025 - March 20, 2025
  • Class Schedule: Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Registration Deadline: January 3rd, 2025

Program Overview: The REACH Program, a strategic initiative of the Greater Omaha Chamber, is dedicated to empowering small and emerging businesses (SEBs) with education, technical assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Since 2015, REACH has supported over 500 businesses, enabling them to grow revenue, expand their workforce, and secure valuable contracts. This course continues that mission by focusing on the critical needs of construction industry professionals who are ready to take their businesses further.

Program Details for the REACH 10-Week Construction Industry Certificate:

  • Comprehensive Training: A structured 10-week course designed to cover advanced and essential topics for construction industry leaders.
  • Core Focus Areas: In-depth instruction on bonding, estimates and bidding, accounting, and other critical skills needed to manage and scale a construction business.
  • Skill Development: Equipping business owners and managers with the technical and strategic skills to effectively manage and grow their companies.

Course Requirements:

  • Location: Eligible businesses must be based in the Greater Omaha metro area (Douglas, Sarpy, or Washington Counties).
  • Industry: Open to construction-related businesses, including general contractors, subcontractors, cleaning construction companies, landscaping construction businesses, suppliers, and more.
  • Experience: For small business owners or subcontractors actively working in the construction field.
  • REACH Registration: Must be registered in the REACH program. Find link below: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8077994/REACH-Application-Aplicaci-n-REACH
  • Commitment to Growth: Applicants should have a clear commitment to enhancing their business practices.
  • Attendance: Participants must attend 9 out of 10 classes to benefit fully from the program.

Tuition 
The course fee is $350, payable at registration. 

Primary Location and Course Sites:
Classes will primarily be held at the Greater Omaha Chamber, located at 808 Conagra Drive, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68102. However, some sessions will take place at different construction sites and other locations to offer hands-on experiences. Detailed address information for these additional sites will be provided after registration.

Course Schedule:
Quarter 1: January – March 2025
Classes are held on Thursdays from 6 PM – 8 PM

  1. January 9 – Employment Law & Human Resources
  2. January 16 – Legal Aspects of Contracts and Construction Law
  3. January 23 – Capital Resources and Borrowing Opportunities
  4. January 30 – Surety Bonding and Insurance
  5. February 6 – Blueprint Interpretation
  6. February 13 – Bids & Bid Management
  7. February 20 – OSHA & Safety Management
  8. February 27 – Strategic Pricing and Estimating
  9. March 6 – Leadership & Organizational Growth
  10. March 13 – Contract Opportunities and Preparation
  11. March 20 – Graduation

 



Time

Classes are on Thursdays from 6-8pm 

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Contact Information

Name: Travis Blakely
Email: tblakely@omahachamber.org
Details: Travis Blakely Program Manager, Small and Emerging Business Development 402-978-7908 803-607-0081 (cell)
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