Training and development calendar
| Date | Time | Location | Details | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MnDOT Shoreview Training and Conference Center | DBE workshop: Sales and presentation skills for business owners This workshop will assist in developing methods to understand your target audience, introduce your company and sell your company’s distinctive competitive advantages. We will create a sales presentation and deliver a one minute elevator speech. Each speech will be recorded. This allows for positive feedback of the student’s presentation skills. Also covered will be the identification and grooming of key contacts. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate. |
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| March 15, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MnDOT Shoreview Training and Conference Center | DBE workshop: QuickBooks intermediate - job costing This workshop will assist with the key to contracting: “Did we make money on that job?” You’ll learn how to create estimates, determine profitability by job and handle progress payments and retainers. Plus, there are nifty reports that give you an ongoing job status. Time saving tips help keep you on the job and making money. You will have hands-on training using SCC’s laptop computer lab. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate. |
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| April 5, 2014 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MnDOT Shoreview Training and Conference Center | DBE workshop: Partnering, team projects and increasing your capacity in the changing landscape of highway heavy construction This workshop will focus on ways for small firms to form partnerships and collaborate on projects thereby increasing the firm’s capacity to be an attractive bidders/partner. We will be covering basic considerations and practical aspects to help increase the probability of success. We will discuss ways to find viable partners that match your firm’s strategic needs. Note: For certified DBEs only. Take this workshop for college credit and receive a course completion certificate. |
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