by Jessica Gillette | May 30, 2024
Leadership Institute
June 27, 2024 | 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Situational Leadership with Brian Fish of Hensel Phelps
Please note: Leadership Institute kicked off in April 2024 and is closed to new applicants.
Sessions (began April 4)
- Program Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | April 4)
- The Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel, TEEL Construction | April 25)
- Behavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Brooke Johnson, Hensel Phelps | May 16)
- What Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | May 30)
- Situational Leadership (Instructor: Brian Fish, Hensel Phelps | June 27)
- Identifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner, WCS Construction | July 18)
- Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman, ABC National | August 15)
- Effective Communication (Instructor: Ashley Campbell, HITT Contracting | September 12)
- Corporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves, R.W. Murray | October 10)
- Career Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey, TMG Construction | October 24)
- End of Year Celebration (October 31, 11:30AM – 1:00PM)
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 30, 2024
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Begins Wednesday, January 22, 2025
As of January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers).
This 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test, inspect, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers.
* This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630.
**LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS**
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 22, 23 & 24
Thursday and Friday, January 30 & 31
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Please note: lunch is NOT included.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Member – $995
Non-Member – $995
**Please note: cost includes instruction only.**
CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Erin Stamer
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 18, 2024
ATTRACTING AND RETAINING KEY EMPLOYEES • LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Attracting and retaining key employees is becoming more difficult in the growing competitive market. Employees are more aware of their own value and growing numbers are requiring more than just a paycheck as a reason to stay with a company. Join us to learn strategies and fringe benefit programs that can be offered to select key people and owners that reward and provide incentives to your employees. Key employees desire special bonus plans and growth incentives to ensure their long-term service.
Topics that will be covered include:
• Where to find recruiting assistance
• List of low-cost awards and recognition programs
• How to review your fringe benefits compared to your competitors
• Various retirement plans, and how they can benefit the owners
• Key employee golden handcuff options
• Employee stock ownership and succession programs
• How a rolling bonus works
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This seminar is geared towards anyone that plays a role in recruiting and/or employee retention.
SPEAKERS
Donald S. Hannahs, CFP®, Oceanside Financial Strategies
Parker Hannahs, Oceanside Financial Strategies
Chuck Worley, Worley’s Home Services
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members $30
Non-members $60
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
Donald and Parker Hannahs are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Oceanside Financial Strategies is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Worley’s Home Services and Chuck Worley are not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors or Oceanside Financial Strategies. CRN-6568364-042224
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 17, 2024
LEADING AT THE SPEED OF TRUST, a FranklinCovey Training
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | 8:30AM – 4:30PM
“Leading at the Speed of Trust” is a transformative FranklinCovey training program that equips leaders with the skills to build and maintain trust within their teams and organizations. Participants will learn practical strategies and behaviors to establish trust, enhance collaboration, and drive results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Through interactive sessions and real-world case studies, attendees will explore the impact of trust on organizational culture, employee engagement, and productivity. This training delves into the principles of trustworthiness, credibility, and transparency, empowering leaders to create a culture of trust that fosters innovation, resilience, and high performance. Join us for an immersive learning experience that will elevate your leadership effectiveness and propel your team towards greater success.
Trust is one of the most critical competencies a leader can use to get better results from those they lead that are sustainable. This program will help you to develop, restore and extend trust to the teams you lead.
Exclusive Members Only training. Limited to 30 participants. Learn more about this training on the FranklinCovey website here.
FACILITATOR
Michael Bellaman, CEO of ABC National
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.**
COST
Members – $275
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 27, 2024
BASIC RIGGING SAFETY TRAINING
Friday, June 7, 2024 | 7:00AM – 4:00PM
This training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person and, on a routine basis, perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging for special lifts, or the erection, dismantling, jumping or reconfiguring of cranes or all of these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load.
Upon completion of this course, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the following:
• Hand, voice and radio communications
• Proficiency in hand and verbal signals, including the standard method for hand signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-2003
• Rigging hardware, including: Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles, clips, and clamps; and taglines
• Synthetic/wire rope slings
• Common load configurations and positioning
• Personal fall protection methods
• Emergency procedures
• Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric lines and equipment.
Attendees should provide their own rigging equipment. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly use and inspect their own equipment.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member: $110
Non-Member: $145
QUESTIONS
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
