Education & Training

Overview

The commercial construction industry is ever-changing. What was leading-edge yesterday is old-school today. Keeping up with this knowledge stream is critical to a company's success.

It is in response to this challenge that we developed the Carolinas AGC University; the training and education group within Carolinas Associated General Contractors. The University is a formal gathering of trainers, speakers and leaders that bring hands-on knowledge and insight to the continuing education process.

We complement these resources with a conviction that it is our responsibility to not simply sharpen employees' skills, but to enhance their value and profitability. Employees are a company's most important asset -- their growth leads to opportunity and success. In helping you achieve this success we will accomplish our goal "to be the most respected and preferred source for continuing education in the construction industry."

Carolinas AGC offers an "A to Z" Education and Training menu for all sizes of construction firms. Our programs cover your employees' progressive needs from entry level through top management:

Project SuperVISION® - a unique combination of training and progressive recognition for construction supervisors. (see course descriptions) The Project SuperVISION® Committee guides the development and continuous improvement projects for the program for supervisors throughout the construction industry.

Management Education - for Front Line, Middle & Upper Level Construction Managers. Management Education covers current topics at value prices - see Annual Training Calendar.

Safety Seminars - various construction safety & health topics and environmental classes - see Annual Training Calendar.

Craftworker Training Programs - from individual assessments up to skilled craftsman. We can also train and certify your own staff to conduct in-house training for your own employees.

Contractor Business Academy - A series of classes designed to teach participants essential construction business skills.

Carolinas AGC's Training & Education - Programs have flexible delivery options:

Scheduled classes - open to all; - see Annual Training Calendar.
"On-demand" classes - If at least 5 individuals from member firms in a given area commit to attend a class not offered on the Calendar, Carolinas AGC will work to find an instructor and recruit additional attendees to reach the necessary minimum to offer the class.
In-house private offerings- the Project SuperVISION® courses for Supervisors are available as a private offering for one or more companies.
On-site Safety Training - customized safety training to a given contractor's specific needs. Delivered at a location of your choosing, in either English or Spanish.
Customized Craft Training - We'll help you develop and deliver training tailored to your company's specific needs.

Our Workforce Development staff is based throughout the Carolinas to assist you locally. Our consultants can help you develop and deliver customized training for your employees at all levels.

Association members govern the direction of the Project SuperVISION® program.

We are dedicated to influencing individuals to join the construction industry for a lifetime. Courses are generally those approved by the National Center for Education and Research, of which Carolinas AGC is an accredited participant.