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SUMMARY:First Aid\, CPR and AED Instructor Training 9/3 HR
DESCRIPTION:FIRST AID\, CPR & AED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING\nREGISTER HERE\nWednesday\, September 3 – Friday\, September 5\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nNational Safety Council’s First Aid Institute is an internationally recognized authority on first aid procedures and CPR & AED Instruction. Both programs are recognized by Federal OSHA and Maryland Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH). CPR programs comply with the latest guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. \n\nWhen we updated our programs to cover the latest CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines and techniques\, we improved every aspect of the program. This includes the Instructor Manuals\, Instructor Portal access\, electronic resources\, and Student Workbooks! With NEW Materials\, NSC Instructors get more nationally recognized completion cards\, have minimal paperwork and administrative duties (NSC maintains student renewal records)\, have preferred product pricing on all materials\, and access to our exclusive\, secure NSC Instructor website! National Safety Council’s First Aid and CPR programs meet OSHA requirements for training. Instructor candidates are certified in First Aid. CPR and AED as part of class training. Certification is valid for 2 years. \nRequirements: \n\nInstructors are required to purchase a student guide for each student they teach\nInstructor credentials must be renewed every two years\n\nCourse Includes: Instructor Kit and Certificates of Completion\, lunch and refreshments \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \n\nCOST\nMembers — $575\nNon-members — $650 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/first-aid-cpr-and-aed-instructor-training-9-3-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/10 HR **FULL**
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\n**FULL. Please email Maddy Goulden to be put on waitlist and/or register for our next training on September 24.**\nWednesday\, September 10\, 2025  |  8:30AM – 12:30PM\nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content.  ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury.  The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nINSTRUCTOR\nJamie Carrow\, ABC-VA \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard)\n*Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* \nCOST\nMember: $88\nNon-Member: $100 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nMaddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-9-10-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T070000
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training 9/17 HR
DESCRIPTION:24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING\nSeptember 17\, 18 & 19\, 2025  |  7:00AM – 4:00PM \nIn Accordance with ANSI Standard Z359.2\n(Conforms to the 24-Hour Training Requirements of the EM-385-1-1 2014 Edition) \nEM385-1-1 requires all Competent Persons who have employees who work at height\, to attend a 24-hour class. Federal enforcement of training requirements began September 1\, 2016. Section 21 is significantly different from the current OSHA Subpart M and ANSI A10.32 requirements. \nThis 24-hour training is in accordance with 29CFR 1926 and EM-385-1-1\, introducing students to the USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards\, as well as Virginia and Federal Construction Safety Standards and Regulations covering Fall Protection. This course includes classroom instruction in addition to the required 8-hours of practical hands-on training. \nTopics Include:\n– An integrated study of hazard recognition and abatement principles related to falls on construction worksites.\n– Available equipment\, equipment use\, maintenance\, storage and inspection requirements to maintain compliance\n– Basic rescue techniques and emergency action procedures\n– The study of compliance issues and challenges facing safety professionals including mishap and case study analysis\, Virginia and Federal general safety standards\, worksite inspections\, interfacing with compliance officials\, vertical and horizontal standards\, and common construction industry compliance issues are also discussed. \nAdditional Topics Include:\n– Equipment selection\, Inspection and Donning\n– Fall Prevention/Restraint/Arrest\n– Fall Hazard Elimination\n– Passive v. Active Systems\n– Fall arrest rescue systems\n– Selection and usage on non-certified anchorages\n– Authorized persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Competent persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Testing of fall protection equipment\n– “Hands-On” scenario of fall protection systems\n– OSHA and ANSI Standards of Fall Protection \nWho Should Attend:\nAnyone required to manage a safety program or who is responsible to be the on-site Competent Person\, including Safety Managers\, Safety Directors\, Onsite Managers\, Supervisors\, Section Leads and Responsible Persons. \nWhat To Bring:\nBring your personal fall protection harness with you to class. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly wear your personal equipment you’d like to bring to class\, it can be inspected as well (i.e. lifelines\, lanyards\, anchorages\, etc.) Bringing in some of your own gear to class will provide you with practical experience suing your own equipment in addition to the equipment provided in class. \n**Class is limited to 15 students.** \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500 Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n*Attendee parking and entrance is located in the back of the building.* \nCOST\nMember – $595\nNon-Member – $800 \nSCHEDULE\n3-Day Course\nSeptember 17 – 19\, 2025\n7:00AM – 4:00PM\nContinental breakfast\, pre-packaged snacks\, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nA reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. If you do not cancel within the required time or do not show up for or complete the course\, you will be financially responsible. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/24-hour-competent-person-fall-protection-training-9-17-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T113000
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SUMMARY:Registered Apprenticeship — What You Need to Know (Virtual) 9/18
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (VIRTUAL)\n**Online registration will close 12PM on Wednesday\, September 17. Please reach out to Darlene Hart if you’d like to register after this time.**\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025  |  11:30AM – 1:00PM\nRegistered Apprenticeship Classes have started — now what? Discover everything you need to know about: \nDOLI/Virginia Works\n• What’s the difference?\n• Meet the staff/reps \nProcess\n• What’s the process to set up your program?\n• What is RAPIDs?\n• What are Standards of Apprenticeship?\n• How do we define work processes?\n• What is the employer’s responsibility?\n• How does the Licensing Exemption work?\n• What is the difference between a journeyperson status/license? \nYouth Apprenticeship – The Art of Building Your Pipeline Early\n• What you can and cannot do\n• Working with high school and CTE Programs \nPlease email any preliminary questions you have regarding registered apprenticeship to Darlene Hart\, ABC-VA State Workforce Development Director. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nOwners\, HR professionals\, apprenticeship administrators and anyone else involved in apprenticeship. \nLOCATION\nVirtual – a Zoom link will be emailed to participants on September 16. \nCOST\nFree for members\, however\, registration is required to ensure you receive the virtual link \nQUESTIONS\nDarlene Hart\, ABC-VA State Workforce Development Director
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/ra-webinar-sep18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Darlene Hart":MAILTO:darlene@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Back to Business Fall Mixer 9/18 HR
DESCRIPTION:BACK TO BUSINESS FALL NETWORKING MIXER\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025  |  5:30PM – 8:00PM\nAt New Realm Brewing Co.\, they believe in a new realm of thinking\, doing and\, most importantly\, brewing. This September\, grab your industry besties and revel in New Realm’s incredible outdoor beer garden and delicious summer bites with ABC-VA Hampton Roads! NA (non-alcoholic) beverages available. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by September 15 COB\nEvent Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) registrations\, large signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) registration\, sign at the bar during event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or contact Maddy Goulden (757-855-8220) to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!   \n                \nLOCATION\nNew Realm Brewing Co.\n1209 Craft Ln\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23454 \nCOST\nMember – $65\nNon-Member – $95 \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Maddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/back2biz/
LOCATION:New Realm Brewing Co.\, 1209 Craft Lane\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/24 HR
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nWednesday\, September 24\, 2025  |  8:30AM – 12:30PM\nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content.  ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury.  The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nINSTRUCTOR\nJamie Carrow\, ABC-VA \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard)\n*Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* \nCOST\nMember: $88\nNon-Member: $100 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nMaddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-9-24-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000
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SUMMARY:Taking Mental Health Seriously in September + Fundraiser 9/30 HR
DESCRIPTION:TAKING MENTAL HEALTH SERIOUSLY IN SEPTEMBER + FUNDRAISER\nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025  |  5:00PM – 7:00PM\nGood food. Great company. A cause that saves lives. \nJoin us for an evening of good food\, great company\, and meaningful conversation. We’ll hear an inspiring mental health talk from Joe Xavier\, Senior Director of Health & Safety at ABC National\, as we come together during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to support awareness and hope. Our goal is to raise $1\,000\, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) and their mission to save lives. Every plate\, every drink\, every dollar makes a difference. \nThis event is hosted by the Young Professionals\, however\, ALL members are encouraged to attend! \nClick here to donate directly to CIASP\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) registrations\, large signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during online registration or email Maddy Goulden to sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!           \n           \nLOCATION\nShoreBreak Pizza & Taphouse\n2941 Shore Drive\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23451 \nCOST \nYoung Professional (40 & under) – $40\nRegular (41+) – $50\nIncludes heavy apps & two (2) drink tickets \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Maddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/hr-ciasp-25/
LOCATION:ShoreBreak Pizza & Taphouse\, 2941 Shore Drive\, Virginia Beach\, 23451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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