Education
TRAINING
One of the NAMC’s primary objectives is to offer education and training programs designed to enhance the competitiveness of our members.
NAMC-UM implements training programs for minority contractors by partnering with organizations including the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, the Association of Women Contractors, MEDA, the Metropolitan Council, the Midwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
These training programs help our member Minority Contractors achieve excellence, positioning them to be successful in procuring contracts and providing jobs in both the public and private sector.
Our NAMC-UM 2008 Training schedule is as follows:
| MONTH | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| February | Estimating II by Pat McEvoy of Knutson Construction |
| April | Marketing: Who Are You and Who Are Your Customers |
| June | Legal: How Not to Get Hammered |
| August | Who Knows You and What Are You Known For? |
| October | Becoming a Union Shop OR Becoming LEED Accredited |
INCUBATOR
To assist our members in increasing their capacity, NAMC-UM will develop a Minority Construction Business Incubator to provide support, resources, and a professional environment that facilitates access to all of the training, information and procurement programs offered in the extensive economic and business development network that is available in the area. To learn more, visit the Minority Construction Business Incubator program page.