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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Network Like a Boss Plus Maximizing LinkedIn 10/15 NV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: NETWORK LIKE A BOSS PLUS MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN\nTuesday\, October 15\, 2024  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM\nUnlock the Power of Networking + Maximize LinkedIn!\nJoin us for a game-changing event designed specifically for construction professionals like you! Learn the secrets to networking like a boss from some of ABC-VA’s powerhouse business developers\, plus maximize your LinkedIn presence to drive business growth and personal success. \nMaster the Art of Connection\n• Develop powerful communication skills to build meaningful relationships\n• Discover business development tricks to stay ahead of the curve\n• Overcome common barriers to networking and make a lasting impression \nElevate Your Networking Game\n• Learn how to effortlessly enter and exit conversations with confidence\n• Unlock the importance of follow-up and how to do it effectively\n• Explore the latest social media trends and leverage them for industry success \nBuild Your Personal Brand\n• Learn how to showcase your expertise and stand out on LinkedIn\n• Create a strong online presence that opens doors to new opportunities \nDon’t miss this chance to transform your networking skills and take your career to the next level! Then head over to Honor Brewing with us to put your networking skills to the test! \nPANELISTS\nChris Guerra\, M.A.T.\, Ruppert Landscape\, Business Development Manager (Moderator)\nSuzanne Hazel\, E.E. Reed Construction – East Coast\, Director of Business Development\nMartin Press\, Press Mechanical\, President\nStacey Holsinger\, Steel Toe Communications\, Owner & Strategist\nLauren Zangl\, ECS Mid-Atlantic\, Business Development Manager\nRonnie Brouillard\, TEEL Construction\, VP of Business Development \nLOCATION\nPanel Event: ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166\nPost-Event Networking: Honor Brewing\, 42604 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMembers & Non-Members – $35\nIncludes light fare and two (2) drinks at Honor Brewing post-event \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 Katie Gregg
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/likeaboss24/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Gregg":MAILTO:katieg@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Trainer Course 10/11 NV
DESCRIPTION:MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS (MEWP) TRAINER COURSE\nREGISTER HERE\nFriday\, October 11\, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis is a comprehensive training program for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)  to prepare employees to train on hazard identification\, inspection and safe operating practices back at their facility. Upon completion of this course attendees will have the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure safe work practices and procedures. \nTopics Include: \n\nInspection of potential work areas for hazards\nOperator Training\nOperator familiarization\nEquipment Pre-start Inspection\nSafe operating practices\nOperator\, User\, and Owner Responsibilities\n\n\n\nCourse Includes: Instructor Resource Binder and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)  PowerPoint Presentation on USB\, lunch and refreshments \nCourse Flyer \n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMembers – $375\nNon-Members – $475 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/mewp-nv-oct11/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Leadership Institute - Corporate Culture and Ethics 10/10
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Institute\nOctober 10\, 2024  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM\nCorporate Culture and Ethics with Steve Daves of R.W. Murray\n \nPlease note: Leadership Institute kicked off in April 2024 and is closed to new applicants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions (began April 4) \n\nProgram Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  April 4)\nThe Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel\, TEEL Construction  |  April 25)\nBehavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Brooke Johnson\, Hensel Phelps  |  May 16)\nWhat Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  May 30)\nSituational Leadership (Instructor: Brian Fish\, Hensel Phelps  |  June 27)\nIdentifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner\, WCS Construction  |  July 18)\nStephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman\, ABC National  |  August 15)\nEffective Communication (Instructor: Ashley Campbell\, HITT Contracting  |  September 12)\nCorporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves\, R.W. Murray  |  October 10)\nCareer Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey\, TMG Construction  |  October 24)\nEnd of Year Celebration (October 31\, 11:30AM – 1:00PM)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nErin Stamer
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/leadership-institute-corporate-culture-and-ethics-10-10/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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SUMMARY:OSHA 501 - Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry 10/7 NV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 501 – TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nOctober 7 – 10\, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide\, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program\, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes\, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. \n\nClass Topics: \n\nOSH Act\, and OSHA Standards\nRecordkeeping\nWalking & Working Surfaces\nMeans of Egress & Fire Protection\nPersonal Protective Equipment\nLockout / Tagout\nWelding\, Cutting & Brazing\nElectrical Standards & Work Practices\nHazard Communication\nConfined Space\nSafety & Health Problems\nHand & Power Tools\nOutreach Training Program Requirements\nTraining Techniques\n\nStudent Contact Hours: 26 \nPrerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in general industry. A degree in occupational safety and health\, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status. \nIndustry OSHA Standards courses (#510\, #511\, and #5410) must be completed not later than seven (7) years prior to completing the relevant Industry Trainer course (#500\, #501\, and #5400). \nThe Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link Prerequisite Verification Form\, or print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350 \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, OSHA CFR 1910\, USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentation\nVideo clips\nTest Questions\nAdditional resource information\n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\n$845 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha501-nv-oct7/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 10/5 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nSaturday\, October 5\, 2024  |  8:00AM – 12:00PM \nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the American Safety and Health Institute’s 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. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember: $87\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\nShaye Currie
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-oct5-nv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Building Efficiency: How Microsoft Copilot Streamlines Construction Workflows 10/2 NV
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING EFFICIENCY: HOW MICROSOFT COPILOT STREAMLINES CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOWS\nWednesday\, October 2  |  3:30PM – 4:30PM\nMicrosoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool integrated into Microsoft 365 applications like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, and more. It uses advanced language models to assist users with tasks such as drafting text\, creating presentations\, analyzing data\, and managing workflows. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n1. Integration Across Microsoft 365: Copilot is embedded within popular Microsoft applications\, allowing users to leverage AI without leaving their familiar environments. This includes apps like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, Teams\, and others.\n2. Productivity Enhancement: In Word\, Copilot can help draft documents\, generate summaries\, and suggest edits. In Excel\, it assists with data analysis\, generating insights\, and automating repetitive tasks. In PowerPoint\, it aids in creating presentations by generating slides\, formatting content\, and suggesting design improvements.\n3. Natural Language Processing: Copilot allows users to interact with Microsoft applications using natural language. Users can type or speak commands\, and Copilot will execute them\, such as generating a chart in Excel or summarizing an email thread in Outlook.\n4. Customization and Learning: Copilot learns from user interactions\, becoming more tailored to individual preferences over time. It can adapt to specific tasks and provide personalized suggestions based on user behavior and the content of documents or emails.\n5. Collaboration Features: In Teams\, Copilot can help manage meetings\, generate meeting summaries\, and suggest follow-up actions\, making collaboration more efficient.\n6. Security and Compliance: Microsoft emphasizes that Copilot adheres to the same security\, compliance\, and privacy commitments as the rest of Microsoft 365\, ensuring that data is handled securely.\n7. Business Applications: Copilot is also integrated into Microsoft’s business applications like Dynamics 365\, where it can assist with customer relationship management (CRM)\, enterprise resource planning (ERP)\, and other business processes. \nOverall\, Microsoft Copilot is designed to enhance productivity by automating tasks\, providing intelligent insights\, and enabling more natural interactions with Microsoft’s suite of tools. \nOFFERED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL. \nCOST\nMembers/Non-Members – $20\nLight refreshments provided \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 Erin Stamer
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/building-efficiency-mspilot-oct2/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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